ADC: FG was quick to intervene in Benin Republic, failed to act with urgency at home

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The African Democratic Congress (ADC) says the federal should act decisively against banditry and other security challenges confronting Nigeria, the same way it swiftly intervened in the Benin Republic following a coup attempt.

On Sunday, a group of soldiers announced a takeover of the government in the Francophone West African country.

Hours later, the Benin Republic presidency said President Patrice Talon was safe, adding that the “regular” army was regaining control.

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) also assisted the Beninese government by carrying out combat air patrol around Cotonou, the Benin Republic capital. Thecable