Sixteen participants in the military coup attempt in Turkey were killed in the clashes that took place during the coup attempt, and 250 people were arrested, Agence France-Presse (AFP) news agency reported citing the police chief of Turkey.

In addition, according to Turkish media, security forces have freed Hulusi Akar, Chief of the General Staff of the Turkish Armed Forces, from the airbase in the northwest of capital city Ankara, and who was taken hostage during the military coup attempt.

A total of 754 people, who were involved in the coup attempt, have been arrested, reported Anadolu news agency of Turkey.

On Friday evening, media reported about a military coup attempt in Turkey. Military vehicles appeared on the streets of Ankara and Istanbul, and there were shootings and explosions.

A group of Turkish military officers announced about seizing power to restore constitutional order, and ensure human rights and freedoms in the country. 

According to preliminary data, 60 people are killed.

Colonel Muharrem Köse had organized the military coup attempt in Turkey, reported the Turkish media.

Prime Minister Binali Yıldırım stated that the ongoing developments are unlawful.

And Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan declared that the coup attempt has failed and it will be completely suppressed.