The Gambia government has revealed the names of the seven alleged coup plotters whose attempts at overthrowing the government of President Adama Barrow was foiled. 

The government today (21 December) announced that the Gambia Armed Forces had foiled a coup attempt and arrested four soldiers while three plotters are reportedly on the run.

“Those arrested are Lance Corporal Sanna Fadera from the Gambia Navy as the alleged ring leader of the plot; Couple Mbarra Touray from 1st Infantry Battalion, Yundum Barracks; Couple Ebrahima Sanno from the Military Police who is currently on study leave and Sergeant Gibril Darboe from The Gambia Navy,” the government said.

According to the statement, the apprehended soldiers are currently helping the Military Police with their investigations.

“Meanwhile, alleged soldiers involved in the plot either being pursued or on the run are Couple Njie B from the State Guards Battalion; 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,” the statement added.