Olayiwola Matthew
The Benin Republic government has declared that the armed forces have foiled an attempted mutiny aimed at destabilising the state and its institutions.
The Minister of Interior and Public Security, Alassane Seidou, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday.
A group of soldiers announced earlier in the day on state broadcaster, Benin TV, that President Patrice Talon had been “removed from office.”
According to the minister, the armed forces and their command, “faithful to their oath,” responded in a republican manner and were able to keep the situation under control.
He called on the public to continue with their normal activities.
Source: Xinhua/NAN.