Benin arrests 3 men over suspected coup plot
Benin arrests three men over suspected coup plot
The accused include the head of the Republican Guard, who is accused of planning to allow the coup to proceed.
Benin Detains Three Men Over Alleged Coup Plot
Benin’s state prosecutor has announced the arrest of three men, including a former minister and the head of President Patrice Talon’s security, for allegedly plotting a coup. Ex-sports minister Oswald Homeky was apprehended while handing over six bags of money to Colonel Djimon Dieudonne Tevoedjre,
Benin Accuses Former Minister, Businessman of Plotting Coup with CFA1.5bn
In a new statement, CRIET special prosecutor Mario Metonou confirmed that former minister Oswald Homeky, the Republican Guard commander, and businessman Olivier Boko were arrested for attempting a coup.
Former Sports Minister, Businessman Detained Over Benin Coup Plot
A former sports minister and a prominent businessman in Benin have been detained for allegedly plotting a coup. Oswald Homeky and businessman Olivier Boko are accused of attempting to bribe the head of President Patrice Talon's security.
Benin State Prosecutor Says Arrests Made Over Suspected Coup Plot
There have been eight military takeovers and several other coup attempts since 2020 in West and Central Africa, a region that had made strides to shed its reputation as a "coup be
Benin Announces Arrest Of Three Men Accused Of Planning A 'Coup'
Benin prosecutors said Wednesday that the Republican Guard commander, a former minister and a businessman had been arrested on suspicion of planning a "coup d'etat" in the small West African nation.
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Benin arrests three men suspected of 'coup' plot
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Benin Republic foils ‘coup attempt’, arrests commander, ex-minister
Benin Republic prosecutors say they have foiled a suspected coup attempt that was scheduled to take place on Friday.