BREAKING: Soldiers arrest Burkina Faso President
Burkina Faso’s President Roch Marc Christian Kabore has been arrested.
On Monday, mutinous soldiers declared that his government failed to support them during a deadly insurgency.
Heavy gunfire was heard Sunday night near Kabore’s residence, Ouagadougou, the capital
Armoured vehicles in the fleet of the president are riddled with bullets. One had bloodstains.
Kabore is reportedly being held at a military camp while major locations are witnessing an increased number of military personnel.
Dozens of hooded soldiers have been stationed at the state media building, RTB, suggesting there might be a broadcast soon.
It is believed that negotiations between the coup plotters and Defence Minister, General Barthelemy Simpore broke down.
