the message from Colonel Mamadi Doumbouya, president of the transition – Aminata.com Information in Guinea and around the world

2023-12-18 15:16:25

Following the explosion recorded on the night of December 17 to 18, 2023 around midnight at the main hydrocarbon depot of the Société Guinéene des Pétroles (SGP) in the commune of Kaloum, I would like to present my
saddened condolences to the families of the victims as well as to the people of Guinea, I wish a speedy recovery to the injured who are immediately and fully taken care of by the State.

I congratulate the Defense and Security Forces, the various public and private emergency units for their prompt reaction to bring relief to the victims and bring the fire under control.

While awaiting the investigations carried out by the Government to find out the exact causes of the fire as well as the human and material toll of this tragedy, I call on the people of Guinea to show solidarity and prayer for the Nation in these moments of hard trial.

Colonel Mamadi DOUMBOUYA
Head of state
Supreme Commander of the Armies