President Bola Tinubu’s request to the Senate seeking approval that would enable Nigeria to send troops to the Republic of Benin has been approved by the Red Chamber.
Recalled that a group of soldiers made move to overthrow President Patrice Talon on Sunday but were defeated by soldiers loyal to Talon.
At the instance of authorities in Benin, Tinubu also sent military men and assets to joins forces against the coupists.
The Senate on Tuesday okayed Tinubu’s request to have Nigerian military in Benin for the purpose of restoring calm and stability after last weekend’s attempted military takeover.
The endorsement was announced by Senate President Godswill Akpabio during plenary, following a review of the president’s letter in the Committee of the Whole, in accordance with Section 5, Part II of the Constitution.
Tinubu, in his letter to the upper chamber, had requested permission for the deployment, noting that Nigeria bears a historic responsibility to assist Benin under existing ECOWAS security arrangements.
