Benin's police have issued an arrest warrant for nine individuals suspected of involvement in a failed coup attempt that occurred approximately three months ago, including a senior officer believed to be the mastermind behind the plot. The government announced a reward of 30,000 euros (around 32,000 USD) for information leading to the identification and location of the wanted men. The coup attempt targeted President Patrice Talon and his government, with the rebels accusing the authorities of poor management of security situations, particularly in the northern regions where clashes with armed groups associated with Islamist movements have caused significant military losses.

The coup attempt was thwarted following military intervention by Nigeria, which deployed fighter jets to compel the rebels to retreat from a military base and official broadcasting facilities, acting on a request from President Talon. Among the most wanted is Pascal Tigré, a former commander of an elite military unit, whom authorities claim is hiding in Lomé, the capital of Togo. As of now, the Togolese government has not commented on these accusations, raising questions about regional cooperation on security issues.

These developments underline the fragile security situation in Benin, where increasing threats from militant groups and failed coup attempts highlight the challenges facing the government. The reward for information is also a signal of the government's urgent need to restore order and address public concerns regarding safety and governance amidst this turmoil, particularly as attempts to maintain stability face significant internal and external pressures.