Blue – on – Blue Crime: Former Police Officer Face Trial for Alleged Murder of Colleague
By: Edrie Caleb John Former Police Officer Abubakarr Yillah has made another appearance before Magistrate Santigie Bangura of Pademba Road Court No. 2 for allegedly killing his police colleague with a pistol. As proceedings continued, the prosecution called its witness to testify. Witness Sergeant 8576 Issa Kamara, who resides at Grafton Police Barracks and is…
Late-Night Arrests: Police Testimony in Felony Case
By: Edrie Caleb John Twenty-four-year-old Samuel Koroma, thirty-one-year-old Ibrahim Conteh, a footballer, and twenty-eight-year-old Augustine Pratt, a trader, made another appearance before Magistrate Santigie Bangura of Pademba Road Court No. 2 in Freetown. They face two counts of conspiracy to commit a felony contrary to law and being found at night armed with intent to commit…
Trade Facilitation Workshop Targets Economics of Scale
By: Joseph Momoh The Ministry of Trade and Industry, in collaboration with the ECOWAS Commission and Trade Facilitation West Africa (TFWA), held a significant two-day workshop for the National Trade Facilitation Committee (NTFC) on September 30 and October 1, 2024. This workshop represents a crucial step in efforts to enhance trade facilitation, focusing on reducing…
Addressing the Alarming Rise of Kidnapping in Sierra Leone
By: Elizabeth A. Kaine In recent months, Sierra Leone has witnessed a troubling surge in kidnapping incidents that threaten the safety and security of our communities. This alarming trend not only instills fear among citizens but also poses significant challenges to our social fabric and economic stability. The implications of rampant kidnapping extend far beyond…
Police Rescue Kidnap Victim in Hill Station Chase
By: Saidu Jalloh Sierra Leone Police took decisive action on Sunday, September 30, 2024, at a checkpoint in Hill Station, intercepting a vehicle suspected of carrying kidnappers. Officers, led by District Traffic Officer Regent Alimamy Turay, attempted to stop an unlicensed vehicle for inspection, but the driver refused to comply and fled the scene. A high-speed…
Civil Society Convenes for Electoral Reform Conference
By: Saidu Jalloh Civil society organizations are gathering for a two-day National Conference focused on advancing genuine electoral reforms, peace, and national cohesion in Sierra Leone, taking place at the Sangri Hotel on Lumley Beach Road. The event kicked off today and will run through October 2, 2024. Under the theme “Mobilizing the Civil Society…
US Embassy Funds Wildlife Law Enforcement Training in Sierra Leone
By: Tommy Sidikie In a significant effort to bolster wildlife protection, the United States Department of State’s Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs has funded a vital legal training program focused on wildlife law enforcement in Sierra Leone. Hosted by the Tacuguma Chimpanzee Sanctuary (TCS) in collaboration with the Pan African Sanctuary Alliance…
Poetry Corner
Love by the Sunset By: TriTri In a quaint coastal town, Akram, a free-spirited musician, played his guitar on the beach, entrancing passersby with melodies. One evening, as the sun dipped into the ocean, he spotted Neneh, a beautiful artist, capturing the scene on canvas. Their eyes met, and time stood still. Akram’s music faltered,…
Minister of Works Accused of Attempted Child Rape by Step-Daughter
By: DS Minister of Works, Dennis Sandy, faces explosive allegations of attempted child rape from his step-daughter, Amira Koroma. In a courageous Facebook post, Koroma shared her harrowing experience, revealing Sandy’s alleged abuse began when she was just 8 years old. This disturbing claim has sent shockwaves through the community, prompting calls for immediate action….