A coup plot against Burkina Faso’s military rulers was successfully thwarted by the nation’s intelligence and security services, as announced by the authorities.
In a statement released on Wednesday, Burkina Faso’s military rulers disclosed that a group of army officers and individuals had conspired to seize power, potentially plunging the nation into chaos.
Rimtalba Jean Emmanuel Ouedraogo, a spokesman for the ruling military, stated that those involved in this destabilization attempt have been apprehended, and efforts are ongoing to locate others. However, specific details regarding the operation were not provided.
This coup attempt took place on Tuesday, as reported in the statement.
Source:
Punch
