Three army generals who were part of a group that attempted to overthrow
Burundi President Pierre Nkurunziza a few days ago have been arrested.
Former Burundi Defence minister Gen Cyrille Ndayirukiye was one of the
three arrested today. But the general who led the coup and made the
announcement on radio, Gen Godefroid Niyombare (pictured left) has not
been found.
The General had earlier told AFP News Agency on phone yesterday that he
and others who plotted the coup will surrender but hoped they will not
be killed."I hope they won't kill us". He said.
President Nkurunziza, who returned back to Burundi yesterday from
Tanzania is expected to make a national address later today. Obviously,
he has more people loyal to him in the army than the generals
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