That government says that based on intelligence reports, "some soldiers" were reportedly plotting to overthrow the democratically elected government of President Adama Barrow.
The president took oath one month after a small ceremony was held in the Gambian embassy in Senegal to swear him in when former leader Yahya Jammeh refused to transfer power despite losing elections.
Yahya Jammeh, a man who has been accused of pillaging state coffers, lost elections in December but refused to step down after ruling the country for 22 years.
Adama Barrow was forced take oath at the Gambian Embassy in neighbouring Senegal last week, while his predecessor Yahya Jammeh refused to step down.
The incoming Gambian administration is accusing Yahya Jammeh of stealing millions of dollars and shipping out luxury goods on the night he left the country.
Jammeh's departure ends a political crisis that erupted on his refusal to step down following last month's election defeat.
Nigerian Air Force says it has deployed men and air assets to forestall breakdown of law and order in Gambia.
Gambian minister for youth and sports tells TRT World that Banjul preparing to host continental summit under African youth charter aimed at empowering youths
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