Former President Koroma's Residences in Freetown Secured by Police Barricade

December 8, 2023

In the latest developments in Freetown, the Sierra Leone Police have implemented stringent measures, barricading the residences of former President Ernest Bai Koroma. This move follows his summons by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) for questioning regarding the recent failed coup attempt in the country.

The heightened security measures include a visible police presence at Koroma's residences, with a video shared on social media by politician Sylvia Blyden revealing a Police Operational Tent near the main residence. Blyden emphasized the significant deployment of armed police and soldiers, restricting movement in and out of the premises.

Former President Koroma, who served from 2007 to 2018, arrived at the CID accompanied by his legal team, led by Attorney Joseph Fitzgerald Kamara. His cooperation with the police's investigation into the failed coup attempt is a pivotal moment in the country's ongoing efforts to address the recent destabilizing incident.

The seriousness of the authorities' approach is underscored by the heightened security measures around Koroma's residences. As the former president collaborates with the police in their inquiries, the public eagerly awaits further developments in this unfolding situation.