Consider the following statements:
Statement I - There is instability and worsening security situation in the Sahel region.
Statement II - There have been military takeovers/coups d'etat in several countries of the Sahel region in the recent past.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
a. Both Statement I and Statement II are correct and Statement II explains Statement I
b. Both Statement I and Statement II are correct and Statement II does not explain Statement I
c. Statement I is correct, but Statement II is incorrect
d. Statement I is incorrect, but Statement II is correct