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By Nasiru Dinn Koroma

In a chilling turn of events, the peaceful communities of the Bo Municipality have been plunged into fear and despair as armed robbers continue to unleash terror on unsuspecting residents. The shadow of violence looms large over the Bo East Police Division, where brazen attacks have left one dead and survivors scarred by brutal encounters.

Under the cover of night, the streets of Gogoima, Mofindor, Kortumahun, Torkpoi town, and Bumpewo sections have become battlegrounds for ruthless criminals armed with guns, machetes and daggers, their victims held at gunpoint as they are stripped of their valuables and sense of security. The aftermath of these heinous acts leaves a trail of devastation; with residents haunted by the horrors they have endured, in desperate need of psychosocial support to mend their shattered spirits.

Despite the valiant efforts of the police, the attacks persist, casting a shadow of doubt over the community’s safety. Local Unit Commander (LUC) Sia Bernadette Sandi of the Bo East Police Division is mobilizing stakeholders to rally behind the forces of law and order, urging the formation of Community Safety Volunteers (CSVs) to bolster the police’s limited reach.

As whispers of sinister motives behind the robberies emerge, with rumors of targeted assassinations echoing through the streets, LUC Sandi stresses the importance of community vigilance and cooperation. She calls upon local leaders to unite their households in forming vigilant groups, cautioning against the infiltration of untrustworthy elements that could compromise the integrity of the CSVs and exacerbate the security crisis.

In the face of escalating threats and the specter of violence, the residents of Bo Municipality stand at a crossroads, their sense of safety hanging by a thread. Will they heed the call to arms and unite against the forces of darkness, or will the shadow of fear continue to loom large over their once-peaceful streets?