Breaking: Tinubu Seeks Senate Approval to Deploy Troops to Benin Republic, Details Emerge
- President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has made another move over the attempted military coup in the neighboring Republic of Benin
- Tinubu wrote a letter to the Senate requesting consent for the deployment of Nigerian troops to the West African country for a peace mission
- Nigerians have taken to social media as Tinubu seeks the Nigerian Senate's consent to deploy Nigerian troops on a peace mission to the Benin Republic
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FCT, Abuja - President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has written to the Nigerian Senate requesting consent for the deployment of Nigerian troops to the Benin Republic for a peace mission.
President Tinubu explained that the move is in response to the attempted coup in Benin.
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Godwin Akpabio, the Senate President, made this known while reading Tinubu’s letter during plenary on Tuesday, December 9, 2025.
As reported by NTA News, Tinubu explained that the deployment is to provide support in the Benin Republic as requested by President Patrice Talon, following the recent failed coup attempt.
"The deployment is in line with the protocol of the regional bloc, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS).
"It is also in tandem with section 30 sub 5 of Nigeria's constitution in consultation with the Nigerian Defence Council."
Senator Akapbio has referred Tinubu's request to the committee of the whole for immediate consideration.
Reactions as Tinubu plans troops deployment to Benin
Legit.ng compiled some reactions below:
@nurumanga
We need them in Sokoto, Niger, Zamfara, Benue, Jos, and Borno, among other locations. It's a joke to ask for American help while giving help to another country. We are not a serious country.
@seunoba007
Nigeria is burning with insecurity, yet we’re meddling abroad. Charity begins at home: put out the fire on your own body before saving your child; clear the log from your own eye before picking at another’s speck. Fix home first.
@Sarkinwasa
Why will Nigeria send troops to Benin Republic even on their request? Why won't Benin Republic ask for troops from their masters France???.
@Ilesanm50940083
Can we now see what this man is taking Nigerians for due to these unprofessionals in the Senate? President is just seeking senate consent on troops deployment to Benin Republic after he had deployed them? This is an impeachable offence to transact biz with our military lives.
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Benin coup: Video shows rebels firing at Nigerian jet
Recall that a joint military force, comprising the Beninese army, the Nigerian Air Force, and French forces, foiled another coup attempt in the country's Sahel region.
The rebel soldiers, led by Lieutenant Colonel Pascal Tigri, justified their actions by criticising President Patrice Talon’s management of the Benin Republic.
Amid President Bola Tinubu and Nigeria's assistance, coup plotters reportedly fired at what appeared to be an NAF fighter jet on Sunday, December 7, 2025.
Benin coup: How Nigeria deployed troops to restore order
Legit.ng also reported that the Nigerian government deployed fighter jets and ground troops to thwart the attempted coup in the Benin Republic.
Soldiers stormed the state television and announced the dissolution of the government before they were overpowered
Benin authorities regained control and confirmed that constitutional order had been restored.
Proofreading by Kola Muhammed, copy editor at Legit.ng.
Source: Legit.ng
