Alleged leader of Benin coup attempt reportedly finds refuge in Togo
The alleged leader of a failed coup attempt in Benin has reportedly taken refuge in Togo, according to various sources.
The alleged leader of a failed coup attempt in Benin has reportedly taken refuge in Togo, according to various sources.
Beninese government officials reported that Lieutenant Colonel Pascal Tigri, along with others allegedly involved in the coup, are hiding in Lomé, the capital of Togo.
On Sun, Dec 7, 2025, Tigri appeared on Benin's state television with seven soldiers, claiming to have overthrown President Patrice Talon and identifying Tigri as their leader.
The alleged leader of a failed coup attempt in Benin has reportedly taken refuge in Togo, according to various sources.
Benin's armed forces, supported by Nigerian troops and French logistical assistance, successfully thwarted the coup attempt. At least 14 individuals were arrested in the hours following the incident, according to a government spokesperson. Tigri managed to escape, and his location remained unknown for several days.
The event is viewed as another test for regional cooperation following a series of coups in West Africa. Beninese authorities have requested Togo to extradite the fugitive soldiers. President Patrice Talon has described the failed coup as a "treachery" that "will not go unpunished."
Based on reporting by Africanews.
