Nigerian government deploys troops to Benin Republic amid

In early 2024, Nigeria sent a contingent of armed forces to the neighboring Benin Republic after Benin’s government accused Nigerian militants of crossing the border and carrying out attacks. The deployment, coordinated with Benin’s security forces, aimed to bolster border security, support joint operations against insurgents, and stabilize the region amid rising cross‑border violence. The move was part of a broader West African effort to curb terrorism and organized crime along the Nigeria‑Benin frontier. Views Nigeria