The Pujehun Police Division is currently engaged in an investigation into a reported case of alleged murder following an incident in Barri Chiefdom, Pujehun District. Assistant Superintendent of Police Kenawa John Square, the Community Relations Officer attached to the division, confirmed that the investigation commenced on December 26th, 2023.

The initial report was submitted by Sheku Kpaka and Alhaji Jakema, residents of Potoru Town, who visited the Potoru Police Station at 02:25 hours on that day. They presented an old silver knife stained with blood and disclosed that Fodie Swaray, also known as Mukeh, aged 26 and a resident of Potoru Town, had been stabbed in his right leg around 02:00 hours along Jendema Highway. Swaray was found motionless at the Potoru Community Health Center.

As the investigation unfolded, Mohamed Konneh from Largo Village, Barri Chiefdom, emerged as a suspect and is cooperating with the Sierra Leone Police in the ongoing probe. A team of officers from the Pujehun Divisional Headquarters, led by Crime Office Inspector Kpaka, swiftly responded to the incident. They apprehended 21 male suspects at the scene, all of whom are currently in police custody aiding with the investigation.

The authorities collected statements from eyewitnesses, conducted an extensive examination of the crime scene, and reconstructed events before collecting evidence, including the alleged murder weapon—an old silver knife—and blood-stained clothing purportedly worn by the deceased. The remains of Fodie Swaray were transferred, alongside the suspects and collected evidence, to the Regional Criminal Investigations Department (CID) South in Bo for further scrutiny.

ASP Squire emphasized the commitment of the Sierra Leone Police to uphold the law, ensuring that those responsible for the untimely death of Fodie Swaray will face legal consequences. He urged citizens to adhere to the law while assuring them of the police force's dedication to safeguarding lives and property.

As the investigation progresses, legal actions are expected against the individuals found culpable in this distressing incident. The exchange of information between the police and the community serves as a testament to the ongoing efforts to maintain law and order, and it remains to be seen how justice will be served in this case.