The Sierra Leone Housing Corporation (SALHOC) has strongly condemned the vandalism of its office building in Freetown and announced plans to formally report the incident to the Sierra Leone Police for a thorough and impartial investigation.
In a Press Release dated 13 September 2026, the Corporation said a video circulating on social media shows individuals vandalizing its property after apparently mistaking the building for the office of an individual reportedly known as “Jagaban.”
SALHOC clarified that the property belongs to the Sierra Leone Housing Corporation and is not the office of the individual who was reportedly being targeted.
The Corporation expressed serious concern that members of staff were inside the building performing their official duties when the incident occurred, saying their lives and safety were placed at considerable risk.
According to SALHOC, two private vehicles belonging to staff members were also damaged during the incident.
The Corporation noted that the affected building is currently undergoing rehabilitation and is nearing completion. It warned that acts of violence and vandalism could undermine significant public investment and potentially delay completion of the rehabilitation project.
SALHOC said it would formally report the matter to the Sierra Leone Police and cooperate fully with investigators by providing relevant information and evidence to help establish the circumstances surrounding the incident and identify those responsible.
The Corporation also appealed to members of the public to exercise restraint and verify information before taking actions that could endanger lives or lead to the destruction of public and private property.
SALHOC reaffirmed its commitment to protecting its employees, safeguarding public assets and completing ongoing rehabilitation projects for the benefit of the people of Sierra Leone.
