The military has taken over power in Guinea Bissau, they announced on Wednesday.
In a declaration, military authorities said they had now assumed full control of the country.
They have gone ahead to suspend all electoral activities and an immediate closure of national borders.
The reported coup comes three days after the nation conducted its legislative and presidential elections.
Earlier in the day, gunshots were heard around the presidential palace in Bissau.
Witnesses said soldiers in uniform moved to secure the main access road leading to the palace, heightening tensions in the politically fragile West African state.
The announcement was delivered from the army headquarters in the capital, where senior military officers read out a statement confirming the takeover and outlining the steps being implemented as part of their control.
As of the time of this report, the civilian government has not issued any statement.
It is also unclear whether there are casualties
Culled from National Posts