Sierra Leone’s government has enforced a statewide curfew in response to an attempted break-in at Wilberforce Barracks by unidentified individuals.
The barracks house various foreign embassies, including China, Germany, Austria, the Gambia, Lebanon, and Syria.
The Minister of Communications and Civic Education, Chernor Bah, stated that armed individuals raided the barracks early on Sunday morning.
Fortunately, the country’s security forces were able to handle the situation before it escalated into a major crisis.
“In the early hours of Sunday, November 26th 2023, some unidentified individuals attempted to break into the military armoury at Wilberforce barracks,” the statement reads.
“They have all been rebuffed. The public is assured that the government and our state security forces are in control.
“To enable the security forces to continue the process of apprehending the suspects, a nationwide curfew is declared with immediate effect across the country.”
