Yesterday marks 16 years since the attempted mutiny at Queen Elizabeth Barracks in Nabua on November 2nd, 2000.
A memorial service and wreath laying ceremony was held for the fallen loyal soldiers at QEB earlier today.
The service was attended by Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama, family members of the fallen soldiers and members of the disciplined forces.
A lot has happened since 2000 when we had the coup led by George Speight followed by the attempted mutiny in November.
In an earlier interview with Fijivillage, Bainimarama who was still the Army Commander said those involved in the 2000 attempted mutiny underestimated the unity in the RFMF.
Bainimarama says it was clear that people were trying to grab power and to take over the Army Commander’s post.
Bainimarama also revealed to Fijivillage in that interview that he had a grog session with the CRW soldiers a week before the attempted mutiny.
He said that it was clear on that day that the rebel soldiers came ready to kill the loyal soldiers as they were shooting people at random.
