Republic of Benin Guard commander

Presidential Guard Commander, Others Arrested for Coup Against President

The Commander of the Benin Republic Presidential Guard has been arrested for plotting an attempted coup d’etat against President Patrice Talon. He was arrested alongside prominent figures. Disclosing this on Wednesday, Benin prosecutors said the two others involved in plotting the coup are a former Sports Minister and a businessman with close ties to Talon. […]

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Republic of Benin Guard commander

Presidential Guard Commander, Others Arrested for Coup Against President

The Commander of the Benin Republic Presidential Guard has been arrested for plotting an attempted coup d’etat against President Patrice Talon. He was arrested alongside prominent figures. Disclosing this on Wednesday, Benin prosecutors said the two others involved in plotting the coup are a former Sports Minister and a businessman with close ties to Talon. […]

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Presidential Guard Army Officer Shoots Motorbike Riders, Kills Passenger

A Nigerian Army officer identified as Abubakar Idris attached to the Presidential Guard Brigade allegedly shot at some motorcyclists in Abuja on Monday. Eye witnesses say that the incident happened around 1:00am close to a bridge along Aguiyi Ironsi Way, Asokoro, where Idris and his colleagues were stationed for guard duty. Punch reports that the […]

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