Sierra Leone imposes nationwide curfew

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Sierra Leone has imposed a nationwide curfew after unidentified gunmen attacked a military barracks and attempted to break into an armoury in Freetown, the capital city.

The order is contained in a statement by Chernor Bah, information and civic education minister, conveyed via https://statehouse.gov.sl, on Sunday.

According to Bah, President Julius Bio declared the nationwide curfew following the security breach at the military barracks in Freetown.

The minister quoted Bio as reaffirming governmentโ€™s determination to protect democracy and peace, adding that security forces were in control of the situation.

โ€œIn the early hours of Sunday, some unidentified individuals attempted to break into the military armoury at the Wilberforce barracks. They have been rebuffed.

โ€œA nationwide curfew has been declared with immediate effect. We strongly advise citizens to stay indoors.โ€

The minister recalled that Bio addressed the nation in the early hours of Sunday during which he alerted Sierra Leoneans of the security breach in Freetown.โ€œSome unidentified individuals attacked the military armoury.

However, they were repelled by our gallant security forces and calm has been restored.

โ€œAs 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.

โ€œThe peace of our beloved nation is priceless; we shall continue to protect the peace and security of Sierra Leone against the forces that wish to truncate our much-cherished stability.

โ€œWe remain resolute in our determination to protect democracy in Sierra Leone and I urge all Sierra Leoneans to unite towards this collective responsibility.โ€ Bio had said during the broadcast. (NAN)

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