A group of military officers was arrested in Guinea-Bissau this week for allegedly planning a coup, according to a statement from the armed forces on Friday. The alleged coup plot involved several senior officers who were reported missing starting Monday, and was announced the day before the general election campaign was set to begin. “This sad episode, which involves some general and senior officers of our Armed Forces, jeopardises the peace and stability so desired for socio-economic development and the attraction of foreign investment,” a statement from the armed forces General Staff reads. The coup attempt was allegedly led by the director of a military training school, Daba Na Walna, with the support of some generals and senior officers.