Watch As People Of Gabon Rejoice In The Streets Following Military Coup

 

Gabon’s Junior Military officers claimed, in the early hours of Monday, they seized power “to restore democracy” in oil-rich country, where the ailing leader, Ali Bongo’s family has ruled for 50 years.
Tanks and armed vehicles could be seen in the capital Libreville.
Five soldiers had taken control of the national radio station at 04:30 local time (03:30 GMT) to read a short statement announcing a “National Restoration Council”.
In a video circulating on social media, three young soldiers can be seen in a radio studio wearing military fatigues and holding guns.


Lt Kelly Ondo Obiang, who said he represented a group called the Patriotic Movement of the Defence and Security Forces of Gabon, specifically appealed to young people to “take charge of their destiny”.
The insurgents called on soldiers to take control of the transport system, ammunition reserves and airports “in the interests of the nation”.

Many Gabonese took to the street rejoicing as you can see in the video below


Meanwhile, a spokesperson for the government of Gabon has said the  situation in the country is now “under control”, following the attempted military coup.


Lt Kelly Ondo Obiang, who said he represented a group called the Patriotic Movement of the Defence and Security Forces of Gabon, specifically appealed to young people to “take charge of their destiny”.
The insurgents called on soldiers to take control of the transport system, ammunition reserves and airports “in the interests of the nation”.... spill TEA ☕ Easy on Shade #jaiyeorie