Benin coup attempt: Hunt for plotters as two hostages reportedly freed

Nigeria sent fighter jets to help oust the mutineers from the national broadcaster and a military camp.

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It remains unclear how they were released or if other hostages are still being held.

Security forces are continuing a manhunt for those involved in the plot, who remain at large.

A group of soldiers appeared on state TV early in the morning to announce they had taken over in the West African country, and gunfire was heard near the presidential residence.

However, President Patrice Talon later announced that the situation was "totally under control" in the West African country.