Benin, Nigeria and military coup

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Nigeria dispatches jets, troops to quash Benin coup bid
By MacDonald Dzirutwe and Robbie Corey-Boulet LAGOS, Dec 8 - Nigerian fighter jets and ground troops moved on Monday to help restore order after a foiled coup attempt in Benin, aiming to head off a political crisis in a country that is battling jihadists and serves as a key trade corridor in West Africa.

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Nigeria Sends Soldiers, Jets Into Benin to Stop Coup Attempt
Benin government says it has thwarted attempted military coup
Benin coup leader's location and fate of hostages unknown after failed takeover
The apparent leader of a failed coup in Benin was on the run and the fate of hostages remained unclear a day after a group of soldiers attempted to overthrow the government of the West African nation.

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Benin president Patrice Talon says coup bid thwarted, vows retribution
Coup Attempt In Africa: Soldiers In Benin Announce Takeover On TV, Govt Says Plot 'Foiled'
Benin’s interior minister says a coup announced earlier has been foiled
The group, which called itself the Military Committee for Refoundation, on Sunday announced the removal of the president and all state institutions.

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Benin coup attempt: When did the mutiny occur and how was it foiled?

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