President Julius Bio of Sierra Leone has affirmed his commitment to protecting democracy in the wake of a security breach near the presidential lodge in Freetown.
President Bio disclosed that unidentified individuals with intentions to destabilize the country were involved in the incident.
In a statement shared on his official X account on Sunday, Bio reassured the public that the individuals who attacked the military armory were successfully repelled, restoring order to the situation.
In his statement, Bio wrote, “Fellow Sierra Leoneans, I bring you greetings from the Presidential Lodge in Freetown. In the early hours of this morning, there was a security breach at the Military Barracks at Wilberforce in Freetown, as some unidentified individuals attacked the military armoury.
“However, our gallant Security Forces repelled them, and calm has been restored. As the combined team of our Security Forces continue to root out the remnant of the fleeing renegades, a nationwide curfew has been declared, and citizens are encouraged to stay indoors.
“The PEACE of our beloved NATION is PRICELESS, and we shall continue to protect the peace and security of Sierra Leone against the forces that wish to truncate our much-cherished stability.
“We remain resolute in our determination to protect democracy in Sierra Leone and I urge all Sierra Leoneans to unite towards this collective responsibility. Long Live The Republic of Sierra Leone.”
Simultaneously, the government has implemented an immediate national curfew in response to the security incident at a major army barracks in Sierra Leone’s capital, Freetown, which occurred on Sunday.
While the government reported that the attempt to breach the armory was thwarted, citizens were urged to stay at home during the imposed curfew.
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