In a dramatic turn of events in Benin, troops and warplanes have been deployed following a thwarted coup attempt against President Patrice Talon. Soldiers appeared on national television to announce their seizure of power, claiming to have ousted the president. However, loyalist forces quickly responded, regaining control of the situation. The Benin government has confirmed that the attempted military coup has been foiled and the interior minister has stated that those responsible for the plot are now fleeing. Neighboring Nigeria has responded by sending military jets and troops to assist in quelling the uprising. The African Union and ECOWAS have both condemned the coup attempt, with ECOWAS deploying a standby force to the region. As the unrest unfolds, President Talon has vowed retribution against the mutineers, asserting that order has been restored despite the chaos that briefly engulfed the country.