Sierra Leonean government has declared a nationwide curfew in a bid to stop the massive protest on the high cost of living which has claimed dozens of lives.
Gatekeepers News reports that thousands of people, on Wednesday, stormed the streets of the capital Freetown, protesting inflation and the harsh economic condition.
No fewer than eight police officers and over 21 civilians who took part in anti-government marches died.
Vice President Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh announced a nationwide curfew on a television broadcast to stop the protest from spreading.
Jalloh said it was high time the country returned to normalcy, adding that the authorities would no longer tolerate violence.
The military and the police have been drafted to strategic locations to forestall further demonstrations.
President Julius Maada Bio, who has been asked to leave power, said his administration has a responsibility to protect every citizen.
“What happened was unfortunate and will be fully investigated. I urge all Sierra Leoneans to be calm”, he tweeted.
