Louis Bigmann

[10] The plotters subsequently arrested every member of the Gabonese cabinet except the respected technician André Gustave Anguilé.

[11] On Radio Libreville, the military announced to the Gabonese people that a coup d'état had taken place, asked for technical assistance, and told the French not to interfere in this matter.

[12] M'ba was forced to broadcast a speech acknowledging his defeat, in which he said, "The D-Day is here, the injustices are beyond measure, these people are patient, but their patience has limits.

"[12][13] No blood was shed during the event, and when the Gabonese people did not respond violently the military interpreted this as a sign of approval.

[18] Due to heavy rain, the deposed president was sent to Lambaréné,[18] 250 kilometres (160 mi) north of Libreville.

[17] Less than 24 hours later, French troops stationed in Dakar and Brazzaville landed in Libreville and restored M'ba to power.