FREETOWN, Nov. 26 (Xinhua) -- Sierra Leonean President Julius Maada Bio on Sunday urged unity among citizens following a security incident at an army barracks in Freetown, the capital of Sierra Leone.
Some unidentified individuals attempted to break into the military armory at Wilberforce Barracks in the early hours of Sunday, said a notice by the Ministry of Information and Civic Education.
"They were repelled by our gallant security forces and calm has been restored," Bio said in a post on X, formerly known as Twitter.
"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," said the president.
"We remain resolute in our determination to protect democracy in Sierra Leone and I urge all Sierra Leoneans to unite towards this collective responsibility," Bio added.
The Sierra Leonean government issued a nationwide curfew following the accident and urged citizens to stay indoors.
According to some witnesses, the streets in Freetown are barely empty, while gunshots could be heard in some areas. ■
