Security analyst, Brant Philip, has shared a video showing a Nigerian Air Force Super Tucano A29 attack aircraft flying over Cotonou, Benin Republic, amid heavy gunfire sounds, during Sunday’s attempted coup in the West African nation.
The footage, which surfaced on Monday, on Philip’s 𝕏 account captured the aircraft in action as part of Nigeria’s swift military response under the framework of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS).
Confirming the presence of the Nigerian military in Benin, the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) disclosed that it was involved in the regional security operation, but clarified that the deployment was in line with ECOWAS security protocols.
In a statement released late Sunday, NAF spokesperson Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame emphasised that the air operations were conducted strictly under ECOWAS directives.
Ejodame noted that the mission into Beninese airspace was executed in coordination with ECOWAS leadership and the host country’s authorities.
“The operation underscores Nigeria’s commitment to maintaining stability in West Africa and was executed in strict adherence to international standards and regional directives,” he said.
He further explained that the deployment formed part of Nigeria’s broader regional obligation to defend constitutional governance within the sub-region.
Ejodame reaffirmed that the action taken reflects Nigeria’s role in upholding ECOWAS’ mission to prevent the collapse of democratic structures in member states.
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