Comedian Kindo Armani Exposes How School Children Are Being Used to Sell Drugs in Freetown

Renowned comedian Kindo Armani has raised concerns over the increasing involvement of school-going children in the drug trade.

Speaking to Truth Media, Armani revealed that he has witnessed children being used as distributors firsthand.

As a parent currently helping his own son recover from addiction, Armani warned that not even schools are safe from drug penetration. He highlighted that teenagers are being exploited to sell drugs within schools, and that some teachers and market women are also involved.

“No school is safe. There is no safe place,” Armani said, stressing the urgent need for parents and school authorities to pay closer attention to the welfare of children.

Drug abuse has become a growing problem in Sierra Leone, affecting children and young adults across urban and rural areas. Substances such as Kush, tramadol, and locally mixed drugs are increasingly circulating among students, often facilitated through peer networks.

The involvement of children in distribution, along with reports of some teachers and community members participating, has raised serious concerns about the safety of schools and the wider community.

Experts say that the normalization of drug use among youth, coupled with weak monitoring in schools, has created an environment where addiction can easily take root.

Parents, teachers, and authorities are being called upon to strengthen awareness programs, implement stricter school supervision, and actively engage with students to prevent further spread of drug abuse.