President Julius Maada Bio’s Adviser on Gender Issues, Isatu Jabbie Kabbah, has expressed her shock and disappointment over the recent promotion of Colonel Francis Kwame Kanu in the military, despite ongoing rape allegations against him.

In a recent engagement on Kanu’s promotion, Kabbah revealed her disbelief, stating, “After working with the CDS and with the openness and enthusiasm of the Deputy Minister and the Director General, I never expected the outcome of promoting the alleged perpetrator.”

Kabbah recounted the moment she learned of the promotion, saying, “On that day, when I received a call informing me about the promotion, I denied saying it is not possible.”

Her initial reaction was one of disbelief, which turned to shock when she received the official appointment letter. “Word can’t express how I felt, because it was quite shocking news to me that I never expected,” she added.

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According to sources, Colonel Kwame Francis Kanu, Commander of the Training Command at Benguema, was detained following allegations of raping a female junior officer under his command.

The incident is said to have occurred on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at Villa 3, Hill Cut Junction, Wilberforce – a residence reportedly occupied by the colonel.

It is alleged that the victim was coerced into preparing food for the senior officer, and events thereafter escalated into a serious case of sexual assault.

A preliminary medical report detailing the victim’s condition revealed troubling signs of physical trauma, including general body pain, bitten lips, and vaginal eruption – indicators consistent with aggravated sexual assault.

Sources within the legal community have expressed concern that the military police’s initial report was “flawed” and that a comprehensive file containing all evidence must be submitted to qualified legal officers for proper review.