4 killed in a foiled military coup in Gambia

At least four people have been killed in the Gambia's capital, Banjul, as government forces foiled an alleged coup plot against President Yahya Jammeh.
 

According to reports, some armed men led by former State House Commander, Lt Colonel Lamin Sanneh, invaded the country from neighbouring Senegal and attacked the presidential palace in Banjul and the military post at the Denton Bridge, which links Banjul to the southern part of the country.

 

Military sources said, ‘’The presidential palace was attacked early this morning at about 3.00am by armed individuals of whom some came from the presidential guard.  The attackers were successfully driven back.’’  Sources said the coup was foiled by loyal troops.
 

Jammeh has ruled over the rural country of some 1.8million people since 1994 when he first seized power.  He was re=elected into office two years later.
 

Though Gambia officials said the president was on a private visit to Dubai, foreign diplomats however said President Jammeh was in France on medical visit.
 

He is however said to be on his way back to Gambia after hearing this news.