The attempted coup in Sierra Leone on Sunday morning has drawn criticism from the US Embassy there.
According to Anaedoonline.ng, a coup attempt in Sierra Leone’s capital city was thwarted in the early hours of Sunday, sparking a chaotic scene marked by heavy gunfire.
There were reports of an invasion and theft of the military’s arsenal base, which resulted in a violent altercation between the troops of the government and the coup conspirators.
The US embassy in Sierra Leone responded on Sunday by calling for collaboration with the country’s security forces and expressing strong displeasure of the activity via their official X handle.
Sierra Leone Declares Nationwide Curfew Amid Coup Attempt
For personal safety, the embassy further underlined how crucial it is to follow the government’s curfew regulations. The United States declared its support for “a peaceful, democratic, and prosperous Sierra Leone” through its embassy there.
President Julius Maada Bio announced a statewide curfew in response to the earlier attempted coup, while the military is still looking for the assailants.
The statement reads: “I bring you greetings from the Presidential Lodge in Freetown. In the early hours of this morning, there was a security breach 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 continue to root out the remnant of the fleeing renegades, a nationwide curfew has been declared, and citizens are encouraged to stay indoors.
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“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,” it added.
In a separate statement, Chernor Bah, Sierra Leone’s Minister of Information and Civic Education, said that some unnamed people were responsible for the attack.
“In the early hours of Sunday, November 26th 2023, some unidentified individuals attempted to break into the military armoury at Wilberforce barracks. They have all been rebuffed.
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“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,” Bah stated.
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