Sierra Leone has announced that the country Armed Forces succeeded in repelling coup attempt to supplant the government of President Julius Maada Bio.
The President addressed the nation on National Security, especially on attacks on the Wilberforce Barrack Armoury, the Pademba Road Prison Correction Centre, and other locations.
He assured the citizens of Sierra Leone that the situation is under control and everyone should adhere to the security measures.
“From the desk of President Julius Maada Bio. Fellow Sierra Leoneans, I bring you greetings from the Presidential Lodge in Freetown.
“In the early hours of this morning, there was a breach of security at the Military Barracks at Wilberforce in Freetown, as some unidentified individuals attacked the military armoury.
“However, they were repelled by our gallant Security Forces and calm has been restored.
“As the combined team of our Security Forces continues to route out the remnant of the fleeing renegades, a nationwide curfew has been declared and citizens are encouraged to stay indoors.
“The PEACE of our beloved NATION is PRICELESS , and we shall continue to protect the peace and security of Sierra Leone against the forces that wish to truncate our much-cherished stability.
“We remain resolute in our determination to protect democracy in Sierra Leone, and I urge all Sierra Leoneans to unite towards this collective responsibility.
