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Dr. Ibrahim Bangura, a flagbearer aspirant of the All Peoples Congress (APC), has expressed deep concern over recent cross-border incidents involving the Guinean military and personnel of the Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces (RSLAF) in Falaba District, including reported developments in Yenga.
In a press release, Dr. Bangura described reports of confrontations and the alleged capture of Sierra Leonean military personnel as troubling, noting that the situation requires urgent national attention. He affirmed his support for the State and members of the armed forces, emphasizing the importance of safeguarding Sierra Leone’s territorial integrity.
“The sovereignty of Sierra Leone is sacred and non-negotiable,” he stated, adding that the country’s borders must be respected and national dignity upheld.
Dr. Bangura called for unity among Sierra Leoneans in addressing what he described as a significant national security matter. Although an aspirant under the APC, he pledged readiness to work collaboratively with his party, the Government of Sierra Leone, and other relevant stakeholders to ensure the issue is handled strategically and peacefully in the country’s best interest.
While expressing concern, Dr. Bangura also underscored the longstanding historical and cultural ties between Sierra Leone and the Guinea. He recalled Guinea’s support during Sierra Leone’s civil war, when thousands of Sierra Leoneans sought refuge across the border, describing that period as a legacy of solidarity that should inform present-day actions.
He warned that incidents along the shared border, particularly in Yenga, risk undermining years of regional cooperation and mutual trust. He therefore urged Guinean authorities to take immediate steps to prevent further escalation, respect established boundaries, and engage constructively through diplomatic and bilateral channels to resolve outstanding disputes.
At the same time, Dr. Bangura maintained that any peaceful resolution must be grounded in mutual respect and adherence to agreed principles.
He concluded by calling on Sierra Leoneans to remain calm and united, and to support national institutions as efforts continue toward what he described as a just and peaceful resolution of the matter.
