Shekinat Abubakar
The Government of Benin Republic has announced that it remains fully in control of national affairs following an attempted military takeover on Sunday, assuring citizens that President Patrice Talon is safe and that normalcy is being restored across the country.
In a statement released after hours of tension triggered by soldiers who stormed the national television station to declare a coup, the presidency described the attackers as “a small group of mutineers” and confirmed that state security forces have begun regaining control of key installations.
The government also stated that the situation in the capital and across the country is “completely secure,” urging residents to remain calm and go about their activities.
Earlier in the day, armed soldiers identifying themselves as a new military committee forcibly took over the state broadcaster and announced the removal of President Talon from office.
The sudden move sparked uncertainty and led to a brief shutdown of movements around sensitive locations.
The presidency’s response appears aimed at stabilising public confidence and preventing further escalation, as military operations continue to comb affected areas and flush out the dissidents behind the uprising.
