A coup attempt by unidentified gunmen who tried to break into the armoury in Sierra Leone’s capital, Freetown, has been reported. Reports say due to the ugly situation currently in Freetown, the Sierra Leone Government slammed a curfew until further notice....CONTINUE READING
The government said in a statement that the security forces are in control of the situation.
“In the early hours of Sunday, some unidentified individuals attempted to break into the military armoury at the Wilberforce barracks. They have been rebuffed,” information minister Chernor Bah said in the statement.
Watch Video Of The Attempted Coup Incident Below
Attempted Coup in Sierra Leone as heavy gunshot in Cockrill Barracks.
Due to the ugly situation currently in Freetown, Sierra Leone Government has slammed a curfew until further notice. pic.twitter.com/uTmZyxrTVm
— Zagazola (@ZagazOlaMakama) November 26, 2023
This comes a few months after a group of military officers in Gabon announced seized power in the African nation.
