By RFIPalled on 01-05-2019Modified on 01-05-2019 at 17:19

In the aftermath of the opposition's call for a halt to the electoral process, police forces are deployed around the home of former head of state Boni Yayi on Wednesday night. The versions diverge between opposition and security forces on the reasons for this deployment.

In the Cadjehoun district, the population blocks the road by firing tire fires and throwing stones at the police, who responded with tear gas.

#benign. Incidents around the house of ex predident Boni Yayi. #BeninVote # pic.twitter.com/NfwSXQ3U3z

Carine Frenk (@CarineFrenk) May 1, 2019

The director general of the republican police, Nazaire Hounonkpe, told RFI that there was no plan to arrest Boni Yayi.

Last Monday, the former president had asked Nicéphore Soglo to stop the electoral process.

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The police are heading towards the dams raised on the street. © Carine Frenk / RFI

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