Benin army officers taken hostage in coup attempt have gained freedom.
Benin's army officers, including Chief of Army Staff Abou Issa and Army Chief Colonel Faizou Gomina, who were taken hostage during an attempted coup, have been released. The coup attempt, led by Lieutenant Colonel Pascal Tigri, was foiled with the support of Nigerian forces. The situation is now under control, and the government is searching for the perpetrators. Around a dozen soldiers have been arrested, and President Patrice Talon has vowed to punish those responsible.