Military Officers Arrested In Gambia After Coup Attempt

Military Officers Arrested In Gambia After Coup Attempt

Two Gambian military officers have been apprehended for allegedly plotting to depose President Adama Barrow.

According to a statement issued by government spokesman Ebrima Sankareh on Monday, they were apprehended over the weekend.

Their arrest came after the earlier arrest of a group of soldiers who attempted to stage a mutiny.

“Two more soldiers…were arrested over the weekend and are helping investigators unearth allegations of plans to overthrow the Government”, He said.

A second-lieutenant from the Gambian infantry and a captain from the military intelligence and security unit are among the officers.

Read Also Tinubu Will Foster Inclusivity , Many Has Enjoyed His Touch – Gbajabiamila

They were apprehended on Saturday and Sunday, respectively, and the hunt for other alleged plotters is still ongoing.

According to the government, seven military personnel are being held.

Barrow has been the Gambia’s President since 2017. In December 2021, he was re-elected.

Since August 2020, Africa has seen a series of coups. Mali, Guinea, Sudan, and Burkina Faso are among the countries affected.

Following a failed coup attempt, Sudan executed a coup in October 2021. The military restored civilian authority but continues to play an active role in government.