Pascal Tigri

Lt. Col. Pascal Tigri is a Beninese military officer identified as the leader of a failed coup attempt in Benin on December 7, 2025. According to a senior Beninese government official, Tigri is currently taking refuge in neighboring Togo. This information emerged after a group of soldiers appeared on state television announcing they had seized power, a claim disputed by the Beninese government. President Talon's office has stated that the situation is under control, with loyalist soldiers and national guards regaining control. The Beninese government is reportedly planning to request Tigri's extradition from Togo. Tigri's actions and subsequent flight are significant due to the potential for regional instability and the challenge they pose to Benin's government.