Heavy gunfire rocked the capital of the Republic of Congo but then calm returned.
Residents remained in their homes and businesses were closed after the gunfire started Monday near the home of Col. Marcel Tsourou, and overtook the city center.
The gunfire stopped at midday. It was unclear what the shooting was about.
Meanwhile shots were heard Monday in Brazzaville, near the home of an army officer wanted by the police, causing panic in the center of the Congolese capital, IGIHE learns from source.
A resident told AFP that he was advised not to go to lunch this afternoon
There was an exchange of fire last night and a police operation is underway to recover those fired. (…) Its a little panic in the city, people running in every direction, said a diplomat.
The shots seemed localized near the home of Colonel Marcel Tsourou , former Deputy Secretary General of the National Security Council.
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