Another West African nation, Sierra Leone, is believed to have recently witnessed a failed military coup with the assistance of local police and army troops.
The announcement coincided with a number of military takeovers in the West African region. The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has recently experienced Niger, which Sierra Leone has denounced.
The deadlock between the government and the opposition as a result of the hotly contested general elections in June 2023 has increased political tension in Sierra Leone.
A governmental inquiry has led to the arrest of numerous military, police, and citizens as part of an alleged plot to topple the democratically elected government. The news initially began as a rumor.
However, throughout the investigation, police and government representatives have avoided using the word “coup” and instead have preferred to use the word “subversion.”
Information on certain allegations of the upcoming coup in Sierra Leone from reliable sources
On July 29, a different assertion made by a Facebook user going by the name of Abraham Larkoh also went viral.
Two days after the report appeared on social media, the authorities responded.
Police detain military, police, and civilians for attempting to disturb the peace The Sierra Leone police were the first to reply to the allegation on July 31, noting that some military and police personnel had been detained.
In a statement that was carefully worded, Brima Jah, the Assistant Inspector General of Police, said the personnel were arrested because:
“They were working to undermine the peace and tranquillity of the state and unleash violence on the peaceful citizens of Sierra Leone.”