A coup attempt by “a small group of soldiers” has been foiled, Beninese Interior Minister Alassane Seidou said on Sunday on national television, urging citizens to continue their daily activities.
He said the Beninese Armed Forces and their leadership, “faithful to their oath,” remained loyal. “Their response made it possible to keep control of the situation and to thwart the maneuver,” Seidou added.
Earlier, Finance Minister Romuald Wadagni told Jeune Afrique that the situation was “under control.” He said efforts were ongoing and that it was “not over,” while the coup plotters held out in their positions.
Earlier on Sunday, a group of Beninese soldiers told the state broadcaster that they had removed President Patrice Talon from power and appointed Lt. Col. Pascal Tigri to lead a newly formed “Military Committee for Refoundation.”
The soldiers announced the suspension of the constitution and the dissolution of all institutions and political parties, saying they would close Benin’s borders.
The U.S. Embassy said it was monitoring reports of gunfire in the city of Cotonou and “unconfirmed reports” of a military coup. It urged people to avoid Cotonou and areas near the presidential compound, monitor local media and stay away from crowds and demonstrations.
Russia’s Embassy, in a Telegram statement, recommended its citizens in the country remain at home and observe basic precautions until the situation in Cotonou becomes clearer.
The French Embassy in Benin also said that gunfire was reported at Camp Guezo near the presidential residence. It urged its citizens to remain at home until further notice as a security measure while the situation is fully clarified.
Talon, a former businessman, has served as president of the West African nation since 2016 and was re elected to a second term in 2021.
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