Attempted Coup: Wife of top Military Official Killed, Daughter injured
The wife of General Bertin Bada, who serves as the Director of the Military Cabinet to the Head of State in the Benin Republic, has died after an armed group attacked their home early Sunday morning.
Their daughter was also injured during the assault.
Reports indicate that the attack took place around 3:00 a.m., hours before the rebels attempted to seize power.
The group behind the mutiny, led by Colonel Pascal Tigri, reportedly targeted homes of high-ranking military officials in an effort to remove or capture top commanders.
During the operation, members of the Security and Defense Forces quickly moved to safer locations, preventing further abductions.
While the Army Chief of Staff and another officer were briefly held hostage, they were later released after a counter-operation by loyal military forces.
Colonel Faïzou Gomina, Commander of the National Guard, condemned the attack and called for all involved to be brought to justice.
He described the successful release of the hostages as proof of the army’s readiness and courage.
Authorities have launched investigations to identify and arrest those responsible for the mutiny and are working to restore security in the country.
