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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
Gunmen Kill Man in Niger, Police Launch Manhunt
By: Zagazola Makama
The Niger State Police Command has launched an investigation into the killing of a man, Gigi Danbaka, by unidentified gunmen in Rafi Local Government Area.
Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that three incident occurred on March 12 at about 2:00 p.m. when Danbaka and his family went to the bush along the Gabi-Alawa Road in Ringa District to pick mangoes.
On their way home, they were accosted by armed men who took Danbaka hostage but released his family with a chilling message instructing them to return later and retrieve his corpse.
Upon receiving the report at about 8:20 p.m., security operatives and local vigilantes launched a search and rescue operation. However, on March 13 at about 11:00 a.m., his lifeless body was discovered at the scene.
Gunmen Kill Man in Niger, Police Launch Manhunt
Newlywed Woman Killed in Jigawa
By: Zagazola Makama
A 22-year-old newlywed woman, Zainab Ibrahim, was found dead in her home with a deep cut on her throat in Hadejia, Jigawa State.
Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred on March 13 afternoon at Warware Quarters, just five weeks after her wedding.
A resident, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said neighbors raised the alarm after discovering her in a pool of blood.
“She was found unconscious with a deep wound on her throat. People immediately alerted the police,” the source said.
Another resident added that security operatives arrived promptly and took her to General Hospital, Hadejia, where doctors confirmed her death.
When contacted, police authorities in the state confirmed the incident, stating that an investigation is underway to uncover the circumstances surrounding her death and apprehend those responsible.
“We are treating this as a case of homicide, and efforts are being intensified to track down the perpetrators,” a police source said.
Newlywed Woman Killed in Jigawa
FCT Police Officer in Custody Over Fatal Stabbing in Nyanya
By; Zagazola Makama
A police officer attached to the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command has been arrested for allegedly stabbing a man to death during a dispute in Nyanya.
Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the officer, ASP Sunday Alabi, was responding to a reported burglary case on Thursday at about 9:15 p.m. when the incident occurred.
According to the sources, Alabi attempted to arrest a suspect, but a crowd gathered at the scene, disputing the complaint.
In the ensuing commotion, Alabi allegedly stabbed 35-year-old Clement Itom in the chest and fled to the station.
The victim was rushed to Nyanya General Hospital, where he was confirmed dead. A bloodstained jackknife was recovered from the scene as evidence.
Alabi is currently in police custody while the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) has taken over the case.
The sources said that Police assured the public of a thorough investigation.
FCT Police Officer in Custody Over Fatal Stabbing in Nyanya
Gunmen Kill Man in Niger, Police Launch Manhunt
Newlywed Woman Killed in Jigawa
FCT Police Officer in Custody Over Fatal Stabbing in Nyanya
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