The dangers of security intelligence failure in the governance systems and the economy of Sierra Leone
By Santigie Abu Kamara Introduction There would undoubtedly be security issues in a country with so many uncontrolled areas, open borders, and no restrictions on the entry of foreign nationals. This essay aims to address the risks that a security intelligence breakdown poses to Sierra Leone’s political and economic institutions. Security Intelligence: In order…...
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HRCSL applauds President Bio for assuring due process in November 26 incident investigation, prosecution
By; Amara Thoronka In a press statement, dated Monday, 27th November, 2023,and signed by chairperson Patricia NarsuNdanema, the Human Right Commission Sierra Leone (HRCSL) applauded President Bio for assuring that due process would be followed in arresting, investigating and prosecuting persons suspected to be responsible for November 26th incident where the armoury at […]
Curfew: One lifted, another imposed
By; Amara Thoronka Government has lifted the indefinite nationwide curfew that was declared following a break into the armoury at Wilberforce Barracks in Freetown in the early hours of Sunday, November 26th, 2023; a situation that resulted in several happenings of unrest, including heavy gun firing and prison break. According to the Information […]
Le50 million reward for info leading to arrest of November 26 escapees
By; Amara Thoronka Sierra Leone Police (SLP) has placed a Fifty Million Old Leone [equivalence of Fifty Thousand New Leone] for anyone who provides the police with information that would lead to the arrest and prosecution of those who attacked the armoury at Wilberforce Barracks and some prisons and police stations, causing the […]
Most of the leaders have been arrested – President Bio says
By; Amara Thoronka In a televised address to the nation on the evening hours of Sunday, November 26th, 2023, President Julius Maada Bio confirmed arrests of those with the greatest responsibility for recent disturbing security breaches at the armoury at Wilberforce Military Barrack and some prison facilities in Freetown in the early hours of […]
Armoury break-in: Govt imposes dusk to dawn curfew
By; Amara Thoronka Government has lifted the indefinite nationwide curfew that was declared following a break into the armoury at Wilberforce Barracks in Freetown in the early hours of Sunday, November 26th, 2023; a situation that resulted in several happenings of unrest, including heavy gun firing and prison break. According to the […]
ECOWAS calls for arrest, prosecution of persons involved in breaking into military armoury
By; Amara Thoronka The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has condemned the break into the military armoury at the Wilberforce Military Barracks in Freetown, capital of Sierra Leone. The West African regional bloc has called for those involved to be arrested and prosecuted. “ECOWAS has learnt with utter disgust a plot […]
Information Ministry provides update on latest security situation
Following the nationwide curfew declared by the Government in response to an incident of break into the armoury at the Wilberforce Barracks in the early hours of Sunday, 26th November, 2023, the Ministry of Information and Civic Education has provided latest update. Below is the update (verbatim): The security forces have pushed back the […]
Government declares curfew following break into military armoury
By Amara Thoronka A public notice from the Ministry of Information and Civic Education and signed by its Minister Hon Chernor Bah has confirmed reports of heavy gunfire at Wilberforce Barracks in Freetown in the early hours of Sunday, November 26th, 2023. The Ministry disclosed that, “Some unidentified individuals attempted to break into […]
Upholding the Badge: Addressing Police Conduct and Corruption in Sierra Leone
By; Tamba Sourie Introduction: The Sierra Leone Police force, tasked with ensuring public safety and upholding the law, faces significant challenges related to officer conduct and corruption. While many police officers diligently serve their communities with integrity, there are instances where misconduct and corruption tarnish the reputation of the force as a whole…....
