The spokesperson for the government of Burkina Faso, denounced Thursday (Jan. 18), what he called an “umpteenth attempt at destabilizing” the Sahelian nation.
He said a coup attempt had been foiled and alleged coup plotters detained.
Citing findings of preliminary investigations Rimtalba Jean Emmanuel Ouédraogo said the coup was scheduled to take place on January 14.
He added that a network of military officers, some retired some active, as well civilians and activists conspired to destabilize the institutions of Burkina Faso.
The network allegedly sought to target citizens’ watch bodies to sway the people support for the anti-colonial government.
Foreign funding was being unblocked for the accused to proceed with their plan, the statement further reads.
Allegedly France sought revenge since its forces and political establishment were expelled by the emerging anti-colonial project.