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Nigerian Govt Deployed Troops to Benin Republic over Election Security Fears

The deployment aimed to deter security threats and support a peaceful transition, with troops patrolling key sites and guarding the inauguration venue.

The Nigerian military has said it deployed a company of soldiers to the Republic of Benin in April 2026 during the country’s electioneering period and presidential inauguration. This was disclosed in a statement issued on Monday by the Acting Director of Army Public Relations, Colonel Appolonia Anele, saying the deployment was approved by President Bola Tinubu. “The Nigerian Army (NA), acting on the directive of the President and Commander-in-Ch…

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Daily Post Nigeria broke the news in Nigeria on Monday, May 25, 2026.
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