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Sierra Leone declares nationwide curfew after attack on barracks

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Sierra Leone declares nationwide curfew after attack on barracks

Sierra Leone has declared a nationwide curfew after unidentified gunmen attacked a military barracks and attempted to break into an armoury in the capital, Freetown, the government said on Sunday

Sierra Leone declares nationwide curfew after attack on barracks
Sierra Leone declares nationwide curfew after attack on barracks

A government statement said the security forces were in control of the situation.

“In the early hours of Sunday, some unidentified individuals attempted to break into the military armoury at the Wilberforce barracks. The have been rebuffed,” information minister Chernor Bah said in the statement.

“A nationwide curfew has been declared with immediate effect … We strongly advise citizens to stay indoors,” the statement added.

 

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