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A female student of Milton Margai Technical University (MMTU), identified as Salamatu Sesay, has been allegedly murdered following written threat that mentioned a campus ladies’ fraternity.
The incident has raised serious concerns from the public about student safety and violence on university campuses.
Student activists and women’s rights advocates say Salamatu had received a threatening letter before her death, which they believe shows clear signs of premeditation. The letter, which has been widely circulated among students and shared with advocacy groups, directly addressed her by name and registration number and accused her of dating “my man on campus.”
The letter read in part: “Salamatu 8174, you have the nerves to date, my man on campus… Why are you girls so cheap selling your pride for grades and money on campus… MMTU would not accommodate both of us. I will teach you a lesson you will never forget… asked around my fraternity we never carried last. Golden Ladies.”
According to student sources, the reference to “grades” in the letter has fueled allegations that the man at the centre of the dispute might be a lecturer at the university. These claims, however, have not yet been independently confirmed by authorities.
Women’s rights groups and youth advocates say the language of the letter amounted to a direct threat and should have been treated as an early warning sign. Following Salamatu’s death, they argue that the incident reflects a broader failure to protect students who report intimidation and harassment.
“This was not just a dispute; it was a declared intent to commit a crime,” said a statement circulated by student activists calling for justice for Salamatu. The statement added that the killing shows “a dangerous culture of violence” and impunity linked to some campus groups.
Advocates are now calling on the Sierra Leone Police and the MMTU administration to launch a full investigation into the killing, including the alleged involvement of the group named in the letter. They are also demanding a review of fraternity and sorority activities on campus, which they say should not operate as violent or threatening gangs within institutions meant for learning.
MMTU authorities have not yet issued a detailed public statement on the allegations but are expected to cooperate with law enforcement as investigations continue.
As the campus mourns Salamatu’s death, students and activists say her case should serve as a turning point. “Tomorrow, it could be any of us,” the advocacy statement warned, calling on institutions and authorities to ensure that no student lives in fear after receiving a threat.
The police have not released official details on arrests or suspects as of the time of this report, and investigations into the circumstances surrounding Salamatu’s murder are ongoing.
