Authorities in the Benin Republic have provided a fresh update on the attempted coup that took place on Sunday, the 7th of December, 2025, confirming that the instigator, Colonel Pascal Tigri, is now evading capture.
The development was shared by Nigeria’s Presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga. According to his statement, “The latest report from the Benin Republic said Colonel Pascal Tigri, the leader of the mutineers who seized the country’s National TV on Sunday, is on the run.”
Onanuga further noted that security forces successfully quelled the attempted takeover, leading to the arrest of some members of the group.
Official Confirmation and Response
Benin’s Interior Minister, Alassane Seidou, appeared on national television to formally declare that the situation had been brought under control.
He clarified the sequence of events from Sunday morning: “Early on Sunday morning, 7 December 2025, a small group of soldiers launched a mutiny aimed at destabilising the state and its institutions.”
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“Faced with this situation, the Beninese armed forces and their leadership, true to their oath, remained committed to the republic. Their response allowed them to retain control of the situation and foil the attempt.”
“The government therefore urges the population to go about their activities as normal.”
The Minister’s announcement affirmed the loyalty and effective response of the Beninese armed forces in maintaining constitutional order.