Several detained in Burkina Faso in coup attempt: Local sources

2023-09-28 11:49:00 | Last Update : 2023-09-28 12:02:18

The military government of Burkina Faso announced that a coup attempt was suppressed on September 26. Several people involved in the incident were detained, the government said, adding that those behind the coup attempt would be identified.

Several detained in Burkina Faso in coup attempt: Local sources
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Burkina Faso military administration announced that a coup attempt was suppressed on September 26. Making a statement about the events that caused many demonstrators to take to the streets after the coup rumors, the government stated that a coup attempt was prevented by Burkina Faso intelligence and security services.

In the statement, it was reported that many people involved in the incident were detained, and it was emphasized that the government would identify who was behind the coup attempt.

In Burkina Faso, the military seized power in September 2020, citing the security situation in the country, and Captain Ibrahim Traore became the country's leader.

Source: Anadolu Agency

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