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Former President Ernest Koroma of Sierra Leone under house arrest over coup
Former President Ernest Koroma of Sierra Leone under house arrest over coup
By: Bodunrin Kayode
Sierra Leone’s Information and Civic Education Minister Chernor Bah has said that former President Ernest Koroma has been arrested over suspicion of his involvement in the recent coup in the country.
He said that Koroma has been placed under house arrest pending the conclusion of investigation against him in the failed coup which rocked the capital Freetown recently.
While updating the public on the amount of weapons recovered and those outstanding Bah said that other suspects have since been kept in custodial centres pending the conclusion of the investigation being carried out by the police.
In a news conference held in Freetown recently, the minister revealed that 47 AK47s were stolen by the coup plotting felons, while 29 of the suspected said weapons have been recovered with 18 outstanding so far.
He also said that 7 RPGs were equally stolen from the military armory, while 5 have been recovered with 2 yet to be seen.
The Minister told newsmen in Freetown that, 100 empty magazines were equally stolen from the armory and were still out there in the hands of some of the rebels still fleeing prosecution.
Speaking on the coup suspects arrested so far, the Inspector General of Police William Sellu said 80 suspects are in custody relating to the coup.
“50 are serving Military officers, 5 dismissed Military officers, 7 serving police officers, 1 senior retired police officer, 15 civilians, 1 correction service officer and Former President Dr. Ernest Bai Koroma.”
IGP Sellu added that, out of the 80 they have collected 68 statements and all have been forwarded to the Attorney General’s Office for further action against them.
He however noted that 12 suspects are still being processed and are undergoing questioning and further interrogations to establish their culpability.
The Inspector General of Police disclosed that, an agreement was arrived at with the former President’s lawyers and party executives that, they could not put President koroma in the cell with others but he will be restricted in his house with a limited number of visitors from family and lawyers.
” Also, his movement in and out of his house must be sanctioned by the Inspector General of Police. The interrogation of the former President continues until a conclusion is reached.” said Sellu.
The Minister of Information and Civic Education and the Inspector General of Police thanked citizens for exhibiting their civic duties so far.
Both of them called on citizens to be vigilant to help police capture the remaining fugitives.
Former President Ernest Koroma of Sierra Leone under house arrest over coup
Bandits kill seven, abduct three in Sabon Birni border attack in Sokoto
By: Zagazola Makama
At least seven persons were killed and three others abducted when armed bandits attacked Kyara village, a remote border community in Sabon Birni Local Government Area of Sokoto State, in the early hours of Thursday.
Sources said the attack occurred at about 4:00 a.m. in the village, which lies close to the Niger Republic border and has no mobile phone network coverage.
The bandits, who were said to be in large numbers and armed with sophisticated weapons, stormed the community, shooting sporadically and causing panic among residents.
During the attack, seven persons were shot dead, while two others sustained gunshot injuries. Three villagers were also kidnapped, and an unspecified number of domestic animals were rustled.
Joint security forces were immediately deployed to the area after the incident was reported. On arrival, they evacuated the corpses and the injured victims to a hospital for autopsy and medical treatment.
Troops have since launched a manhunt for the attackers with a view to rescuing the abducted victims, recovering the rustled livestock and arresting those responsible.
Confidence-building patrols are currently ongoing in and around Kyara village to reassure residents and prevent further attacks.
Bandits kill seven, abduct three in Sabon Birni border attack in Sokoto
Five injured in suspected IED blast on Bukuyum road in Zamfara
By: Zagazola Makama
Five persons have been seriously injured following a suspected improvised explosive device (IED) explosion along the Takalafiya–Gadar Zaima Road in Bukkuyum Local Government Area (LGA) of Zamfara State.
Sources said the incident occurred at about 11:30 a.m. on Thursday when a motorcycle conveying five passengers ran into an explosive device believed to have been planted by armed bandits targeting security patrols in the area.
The device detonated on contact, causing a loud explosion that severely damaged the motorcycle and left all five occupants with serious injuries.
Following the incident, security operatives immediately closed the road to traffic and advised residents to stay away from the area pending a thorough safety assessment.
The injured victims were evacuated to the General Hospital, Gummi, where they are currently receiving medical treatment.
Movement along the Takalafiya–Gadar Zaima axis remains restricted as security agencies continue to monitor the situation and clear the area of any further threats.
Five injured in suspected IED blast on Bukuyum road in Zamfara
Three killed in fatal road accident at gaggaba village in Borno
By: Zagazola Makama
At least three persons were killed in a fatal motor vehicle accident at Gaggaba Village, Fune Local Government Area of Borno State, early Wednesday morning.
Sources said the accident occurred around 1:20 a.m. when a Daf trailer with registration number DAL 964 YY, driven by Mal. Abubakar, 35, of Maiduguri, traveling from Lagos to Maiduguri, was involved in a collision with a Mitsubishi Canter truck, registration XA 437 NNR, driven by Salisu Ibrahim of Dirra Village, Fune LGA.
The Canter reportedly veered at full speed from its lane and rammed into the Daf trailer, causing the trailer driver and two passengers to fall unconscious. They were immediately rushed to General Hospital Damagum, where the driver and two passengers were pronounced dead by medical personnel.
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