Map of armoury attacked in Freetown, Sierra Leone
Map of armoury attacked in Freetown, Sierra Leone

A military armoury in Sierra Leone's capital Freetown came under attack on November 26, announces the government, as it imposes an immediate national curfew.

The government says those attempting to break into the armoury have been repelled.

Witnesses told AFP they heard gunshots and explosions in the city's Wilberforce district.

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