130 People Arrested Over Protest Against Cost of Living, Corruption in Sierra Leone

About 130 people have been arrested after anti-government protests in Sierra Leone, police say.

Demonstrations against the rising cost of living and corruption that began on Wednesday turned into a violent confrontation between police and protesters.

It is not yet clear how many civilians were killed – though Reports puts the number at 21. Meanwhile the police force says four of its officers died.

President Julius Maada Bio who had travelled out of the country has returned, promising a full investigation into the incident.