The Economic Community of West African States has condemned the recent violent attacks in Northern Benin that claimed many lives.
The attacks occurred on Wednesday in the Point Trible area and were carried out by unidentified armed individuals.
In a statement on Sunday, the ECOWAS Commission extended its condolences to the government, security forces, and people of Benin, as well as to the families of soldiers who lost their lives in the line of duty.
ECOWAS wished for a speedy recovery, which was also conveyed to those injured in the incident.
“The Commission of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS Commission) unequivocally condemns the heinous attacks in the Point Trible area by unidentified armed men on Wednesday, 8 January 2025, which resulted in dozens of casualties.
“The ECOWAS Commission expresses its deepest condolences to the government, security forces, and people of the Republic of Benin, as well as to the families of the brave soldiers who lost their lives protecting their country and wishes a speedy recovery to the injured,” the statement from the commission read.