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Colonel Faizou Gomina, the National Guard’s chief of staff, described the recent assault on one of the country’s most fortified military positions as a tough blow.
Benin’s military has suffered significant casualties in a deadly attack near the insurgency-hit borders with Niger and Burkina Faso, according to reports. Colonel Faizou Gomina, the National Guard’s chief of staff, described the recent assault on one of the country’s most fortified military positions as a tough blow.
Benin has faced increasing attacks in its northern region, often linked to jihadist groups from neighbouring countries. It is reported that 28 soldiers were killed, while the opposition party, The Democrats, claimed the death toll reached 30. According to official sources, military operations are underway, with reports showing that 40 attackers have been neutralised.
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Since 2021, more than 120 Beninese soldiers have lost their lives in the region, with jihadist activity continuing to pose a significant threat. In 2022, Benin deployed nearly 3,000 troops to its northern border to curb cross-border incursions.
