A navy officer has been fingered as the mastermind behind the failed coup plot against The Gambia’s government.
The government in a statement said that loyalist troops were still searching for two alleged accomplices.
In the statement, the names of the arrested soldiers were given as: Lance Corporal Sanna Fadera from the Gambia Navy as the alleged ringleader of the plot; Corporal Mbarra Touras; Corporal Ebrahima Sanno from the Military Police who is currently on study leave; Sergeant Gibril Darboe from The Gambia Navy and Corporal Baboucarr Njie.
The statement revealed that the arrested soldiers are assisting the Military police in locating the others.
“Alleged soldiers involved in the plot either being pursued or on the run are: 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,” it said.
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The statement also urged citizens to continue their usual activities as the situation has been taken care of.
“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,” it said.
