Tensions are rising in northern Benin following an attack on the Sonsoro police station in Kandi commune late Monday night. Local sources confirm that unidentified gunmen launched the assault around 11 p.m., marking yet another violent incident in the increasingly volatile region.
Northern Benin has seen a surge in armed attacks in recent months, prompting heightened security measures from national authorities. While details about casualties or arrests remain unclear, the government is reportedly stepping up surveillance and reinforcing its presence in the area.
The incident underscores growing security concerns near Benin’s border regions, where authorities are battling to contain cross-border threats linked to extremist movements in the Sahel.
