The government of Benin announced on Sunday that a coup attempt in the country had been foiled. The interior minister shared this update in a video posted on Facebook, confirming that the situation was under control.
The attempted coup was initially reported earlier in the day but was swiftly contained by the authorities. No further details were provided about who was behind the attempt or the motives.
"The coup attempt has been foiled," said the interior minister in the official video statement.
The government reassured citizens and the international community about the stability and security of the nation following the incident.
The statement highlights Benin's quick response to an attempted coup, emphasizing the government's ability to maintain order and security.