November 27, (THEWILL) – The government of Sierra Leone declared a nationwide curfew on Sunday, following a security incident at an army barracks in the capital, Freetown.
A statement by the Ministry of Information and Civic Education said some unidentified individuals attempted to break into the military armoury at Wilberforce Barracks in the early hours of Sunday.
“They have all been rebuffed,” it said, adding that the government and state security forces are in control.
Citizens are “strongly” urged to stay indoors to enable the security forces to continue apprehending the suspects, the statement said.
Sierra Leonean President Julius Maada Bio, on Sunday, urged unity among citizens following the security incident.
“They were repelled by our gallant security forces, and calm has been restored.
“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,” Bio said in a post on X.
