Information reaching Kossyderrickent has it that American entrepreneur, Benjamin Reuben Zalman-Polun, arrested by Congo’s military in Kinshasa after failed Coup D’etat in Palais De La Nation, DR. Congo.
Information reads: “American cannabis entrepreneur Benjamin Zalman-Polun reportedly among about 20 men arrested by Congo’s military in Kinshasa following a “foiled coup d’etat” early Sunday morning.”
Government forces in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) have successfully thwarted an attempted coup. The incident, which unfolded Saturday night has left the nation on edge as authorities work to restore order and investigate those involved.
“An attempted coup d’etat has been put down by the defense and security forces. The attempt involved foreigners and Congolese. These foreigners and Congolese have been put out of action, including their leader,” Congolese army spokesperson Brigadier General Sylvain Ekenge.
The attempted coup d’état was “nipped in the bud by Congolese defense and security forces (and) the situation is under control,” spokesman Sylvain Ekenge said with no further details.
Clashes were reported between men in military uniform and guards of a local politician at the politician’s house on Tshatshi Boulevard, about 2 kilometers (1.2 miles) from the presidential palace and where some embassies are also located.
This came amid a crisis gripping President Felix Tshisekedi’s ruling party over an election for the parliament’s leadership which was supposed to be held Saturday but was postponed.
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