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Vice President Dr. Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh bid a tearful farewell to his late personal driver, Alpha Umaru Jalloh, during an emotional memorial service following the tragic road accident that claimed his life last week.
The Vice President was visibly moved as he paid his final respects, reflecting the deep bond he shared with his longtime aide. According to those close to the office, the late Alpha Umaru Jalloh served the Vice President with unwavering loyalty, dedication, and humility.
The relationship between the two extended beyond standard professional duties, with Vice President Jalloh reportedly considering his driver to be a trusted brother, companion, and an extended part of his own family. Attendees noted that the sorrowful atmosphere at the farewell underscored the profound personal loss for the Vice President.
The solemn farewell follows a devastating incident on the night of Thursday, May 14, 2026.
Alpha Umaru Jalloh and another close aide, military security personnel Warrant Officer (WO) Kamara Jabbie, were both killed in a fatal car crash along the Makeni-Gbomsamba road. While authorities have yet to release the official cause of the accident or confirm if the team was on active duty at the time, the sudden loss sent shockwaves through the government.
The tragic deaths prompted an immediate outpouring of grief across Sierra Leone. Over the past several days, government officials and citizens alike have utilized social media to send their condolences to the Vice President and the bereaved families.
The emotional final rites for Alpha Umaru Jalloh mark the close of a somber week for the Vice President’s office, as the nation remembers the quiet but vital service of his dedicated aides.
