Sierra Leone Imposes Nationwide Curfew

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 government website 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  government’s determination to protect democracy and peace, adding that security forces were in control of the situation.

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.

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