Two suspects detained over coup attempt in Benin

The Republic of Benin, on Sunday announced it had uncovered and thwarted an attempt to oust incumbent President Thomas Boni Yayi and install a military regime in the West African nation.

According to a statement released by state prosecutor Justin Gbenameto said a colonel and businessman were arrested for plotting to block the head of state from returning to Cotonou after his trip to Equatorial Guinea, and to institute a military regime.

Gbenameto said both suspects, Colonel Pamphile Zomahoun and prominent accountant and businessman Johannes Dagnon were in custody and investigations were continuing.

The prosecutor urged citizens to “have confidence” in the authorities.

In 2012, a number of individuals including the president?s niece were arrested for planning to replace the president?s heart medication with poison.




-- Citizensplatform