Soldiers in Benin tried to take control of the country on Sunday. They went to the national television station and said the government was finished. They also took two army leaders as hostages.
But the government acted quickly. The president of Benin said the situation was soon under control. Benin asked its neighbor, Nigeria, for help. Nigeria sent fighter jets into the air over Benin. These jets helped to remove the soldiers from the television station.
By the end of the day, the coup attempt was over. Police caught 14 people. They also freed the two army leaders. Other countries in West Africa sent soldiers to Benin to support the government.
This event shows that there is political trouble in the region. But for now, the government of Benin is safe.