The wife of General Bertin Bada, Director of the Military Cabinet of the Head of State of Benin Republic, has died from injuries sustained during an attack on her home by an armed group around 3:00 a.m., while their daughter was reportedly injured.
Colonel Faïzou Gomina, Commander of the National Guard, confirmed the tragic incident, expressing condolences and condemning those who took pleasure in the attack. “Everyone involved in this tragic situation must be apprehended,” he said.
The mutiny, orchestrated by a group of soldiers, reportedly aimed to eliminate or abduct high-ranking generals and Chiefs of Staff. Between 2:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m., top command members of the Security and Defense Forces evacuated their homes in coordinated movements to reach safe locations, successfully avoiding further abductions.
Despite the swift actions of loyal forces, the Army Chief of Staff and another officer were initially taken hostage but were safely released following counter-operations by the Beninese Army.
