Unknown gunmen have attacked a police base in Bamako, the capital city of Mali, Edum News reports.
A Malian Police source disclosed that the attack happened in the early hours of Tuesday, September 17, 2024.
It was gathered that sounds of gunfire and explosion were heard, and reportedly began at around 5:00 am.
The Airport at the capital city, Bamako, was also closed as a result of the unrest, the Police source who spoke on the condition of anonymity stated.
“This morning armed men attacked at least one military police base in Bamako. They have not been formally identified.
“Bamako airport is temporarily closed due to events,” an airport official said without saying how long the closure would last.
The French high school Liberte announced it would remain closed “due to external events” and staff at the United Nations mission in Mali received a message urging them to “limit (their) movements until further notice”.
Mali has been ruled by a military junta since back-to-back coups in 2020 and 2021.
Written by Hope James
