By: Tommy Sidikie
Four police officers, including the Operations Driver for Bo East Police Station, are set to appear in court on September 26, 2024, to face serious charges including murder, conspiracy, and robbery with aggravation.
The charges stem from their alleged involvement in the murder of two individuals during a violent armed robbery in Bo and a bank robbery in Taiama Village along the Bo/Freetown Highway.
The officers, whose names have not been released, were apprehended after investigations linked them to the incidents, sparking widespread outrage and concern over the abuse of authority.
Prosecutors are expected to outline the full list of offenses in court, which may include additional charges as more evidence emerges.
The hearing before Magistrate George Edwin at Magistrate Court No. 1 in Bo is anticipated to draw significant public and media attention due to the serious nature of the charges and the involvement of law enforcement officers.
Updates on the proceedings are expected as the trial progresses.
