By Amin Kef (Ranger)
The Sierra Leone Police (SLP) has announced major breakthroughs in its investigations into a string of armed robberies in Bo and Kenema, which led to the tragic killing of Reverend Father Augustine Dauda Amadu in Kenema and left John Lamina, Regional Manager of NASSIT, critically injured in Bo.
During a Press Briefing on Wednesday September 10, 2025, police officials confirmed that six suspects have been taken into custody following intensified operations in the two districts. The arrested individuals include:
- Gbassay Swarray (alias Success), previously linked to a murder case in Moyamba.
- Joseph Kamagy Kamara (alias Shine).
- Martin Sallu, an ex-convict.
- Joseph Bangalie (alias Boika), also an ex-convict for felonious offences.
- Foday Sallu.
- Foday Hassan Sesay, apprehended in possession of one of John Lamina’s stolen items.
According to the Head of the Criminal Investigations Department (CID), ACP Allieu Jalloh, the arrests also led to the recovery of firearms and housebreaking tools believed to have been used in the robberies.
In a related incident, the Head of the Transnational Organized Crime Unit (TOCU), CSP Mohamed K. Allieu, confirmed that a Sierra Leonean national was arrested at Lungi International Airport for possession of unlawful substances.
Police said investigations into both matters remain ongoing and a manhunt has been launched for other suspects still at large.
The SLP extended its appreciation to the public for their cooperation and urged citizens to continue sharing timely information to strengthen security and enhance community safety across the country.
