The presidency says the Benin Republic made “two separate requests” for the intervention of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) and troops in quashing the coup attempt in the neighbouring country.
Bayo Onanuga, presidential spokesperson, said President Bola Tinubu acted on the requests by ordering the air force to take control of the Benin Republic air space.
In a statement issued late on Sunday, the presidential spokesperson said the Benin Republic also requested the support of Nigerian ground troops.
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