By Amin Kef (Ranger)
The Sierra Leone Civil Aviation Authority (SLCAA) has confirmed the impounding of an aircraft that landed at Lungi International Airport on September 19, 2024, without an approved landing permit. The aircraft, a private non-scheduled flight, touched down at 11:54 PM and was immediately seized by State Security forces.
According to a Press Release signed by Musayeroh Barrie, Director General of the SLCAA, on September 20, 2024, the four passengers aboard the aircraft are currently in police custody and under investigation. The SLCAA’s Directorate of Flight Safety Standards and Aviation Security were promptly on-site to assist in the initial interrogation of the individuals involved.
The incident has raised security concerns, but the SLCAA has assured the public that investigations are ongoing and further updates will be provided as they become available. The Authority emphasized its unwavering commitment to the safety and security of civil aviation in Sierra Leone.
This latest action underscores the vigilance of Sierra Leone’s aviation authorities in safeguarding national security and maintaining stringent aviation protocols at Freetown International Airport.
