The Gambian government says it has foiled a military coup attempt
and arrested four soldiers allegedly plotting to overthrow President Adama
Barrow’s administration.
In a statement on Wednesday, Ebrima Sankareh, Barrow’s
spokesperson, said the situation was under control.
He also said efforts were ongoing to arrest other suspects
over the development.
“The Gambia government announces that, based on intelligence reports, some soldiers of the Gambian army were plotting to overthrow the democratically elected government of President Adama Barrow,” the statement reads.
“The GAF High Command
in a swift military operation conducted yesterday, arrested four soldiers
linked to this alleged coup plot.
“Those arrested are: Lance Corporal Sanna Fadera from the
Gambia navy as the alleged ring leader of the plot; Corporal Mbarra Touray from
1st Infantry Battalion, Yundum Barracks; Corporal Ebrahima Sanno from the
military police who is currently on study leave and Sergeant Gibril Darboe from
The Gambia Navy.
“The apprehended soldiers are currently helping the military
police with their investigations.
“Meanwhile, alleged
soldiers involved in the plot either being pursued or on the run are: Corporal
Njie B from the State Guards Battalion; Warrant Officer Class 2 Jadama from The
Gambia Navy and one Badjie from The Gambia Navy. First names of Jadama and Badjie
are yet to be established.
“Investigations into this matter are continuing and members
of the public would be accordingly informed of any developments as the
situation unfolds.
“Citizens, residents and members of the diplomatic and
consular corps are urged to carry on with their normal activities as the
situation is under total control and there is no need to panic.”
Coup attempts are not uncommon in the Gambia.
Former President Yahya Jammeh seized power in a coup in 1994
and thwarted several attempts to overthrow him before he lost an election in
late 2016 to Barrow.
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