The Sierra Leonean government has imposed a nationwide curfew on its citizens over suspicion of a coup d’etat following gunfire in Freetown, the country’s capital.
This was contained in a release signed by Chernor Bah, the Minister of Information and Civic Culture on Sunday.
The government stated in the statement that the security forces were in control of the situation and added that individuals had been identified and arrested.
The statement reads, “In the early hours of Sunday, November 26th, 2023, some unidentified individuals attempted to break into the military armory at Wilberforce barracks. They have all been rebuffed,” the statement read in part.
“The public is assured that the government and our state security forces are in control. To enable the security forces to continue the process of apprehending the suspects, a nationwide curfew is declared with immediate effect across the country.
“We strongly advise citizens to stay indoors. Please follow the official Ministry of Information and Civic Education channels and our official handles for accurate information and updates on the situation.”
Recall that there have been military coups in several West African countries in recent years.
Mali, Burkina Faso, Gabon, and Niger Republic have all witnessed coups and are under military juntas.
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