- Gunfire has erupted in Bamako
- Plumes of smoke were seen from a part of the city
- Armed men had targeted one or more camps in the capital
Gunfire has erupted in the Malian capital, Bamako, with reports indicating that at least one security force base has been attacked.
Videos posted on social media show plumes of smoke rising from a part of the city, prompting speculation that a police or military facility may have come under fire.
Security sources confirmed to French news outlets RFI and AFP that armed men had targeted one or more camps in the capital.
Witnesses told Reuters that the gunshots began around 5:30 AM local time (5:30 GMT), causing people heading to the mosque for morning prayers to turn back.
