Ivorian President Allassane Ouattara sacks Country's Security Chiefs following two day mutiny


Cote D'ivoires President Alassane Ouattara, has dismissed the Heads of the Army, Police and Paramilitary Gendarmes following a two-day army mutiny that paralyzed the country.

The mutiny ended when Mr Ouattara agreed to their demands.

A statement from the President's office said Army chief Gen Soumaila Bakayoko, Gendarmarie Commander Gervais Kouassi, and Director-General of Police Bredou M'Bia have been relieved of command with immediate effect.

The statement however, did not mention the reason for their removal.

SOURCE: BBC NEWS