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Catholic Bishops in Benin praise fallen soldiers for fight against terrorism

Catholic bishops in Benin extended their condolences to the families of at least 28 soldiers who were killed by terrorists on January 8.

YAOUNDÉ, Cameroon – Catholic bishops in Benin extended their condolences to the families of at least 28 soldiers who were killed by terrorists on January 8.

The attackers, identifying themselves as the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM) and affiliated with Al Qaeda, struck at the triple border between Benin, Niger, and Burkina Faso.