Two high-profile political officials linked to Guinea-Bissau 's recently assassinated president were killed Friday , according to a statement from the West African country 's interim army chief . Two former allies of Defense assassinated president killed , military says . Military says pair were plotting against government ; some fear military plans coup . President Joao Bernardo Vieira assassinated 69 in attack on presidential palace . Former West African colony has a history of military coups .
Two former allies of Defense assassinated president killed , military says . Military says pair were plotting against government ; some fear military plans coup . President Joao Bernardo Vieira assassinated 69 in attack on presidential palace . Former West African colony has a history of military coups .