Jakarta, CNN Indonesia --

Guinea-Bissau President Umaro Sissoco Embalo was arrested in a military coup in the West African country on Wednesday, November 26. Military officials declared they had taken"full control" of power.

The coup took place three days after the general election, which re-elected the incumbent president, Umaro Sissoco Embalo. The military even suspended the entire election process.

Military Chief of Staff General Denis N'Canha said a command"made up of all branches of the armed forces is taking over leadership of the country until further notice."

N'Canha read the statement sitting at a table, surrounded by armed soldiers.

In addition to halting the"entire election process," he said the military had suspended "all media broadcasts," closed "land, air and sea" borders, and imposed a mandatory curfew.

Guinea-Bissau's National Electoral Commission (CNE) was also attacked by unknown gunmen on Wednesday, commission communications official Abdourahmane Djalo told AFP.

Meanwhile, President Embalo has been arrested and is being held at the General Staff headquarters. The military has assured him that Embalo is being"treated well" while in detention.

A senior officer who also confirmed the arrest added that Embalo was being held"along with the chief of staff and the interior minister".

Embalo and opposition candidate Fernando Dias had each previously claimed victory in the presidential election, while official provisional results were scheduled to be announced on Thursday.

AFP reported that a heavy gun battle also occurred near the presidential palace. Military personnel took over and closed the main road leading to the building.

This volatile West African nation has experienced four coups since gaining independence, as well as a number of attempted coups.

Guinea-Bissau is one of the poorest countries in the world and is also a transit route for drug trafficking between Latin America and Europe.

(rds)