The Nigerian military confirmed the deployment of a company of soldiers to the Republic of Benin in April 2026, coinciding with the country's election period and presidential inauguration. This information was made public through a statement from the Acting Director of Army Public Relations, Colonel Appolonia Anele. The deployment was sanctioned by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, reflecting the Nigerian government's commitment to ensuring security during this critical political phase.
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