Benin Coup Leader Flees, Faces Extradition

The alleged leader of a failed coup attempt in Benin has fled the country, according to government officials. Authorities say the suspect, identified as Mr. Tigri, is now in a neighboring country. They did not name the specific nation. The government stated it knows his current location. Officials plan to formally request his extradition. This legal process would return him to Benin to face trial. The attempted coup was reported earlier this week. It involved an attack on a presidential residence in the city of Porto-Novo. Security forces reportedly stopped the attack.