Statistics Sierra Leone Facilitator Dies Mysteriously Few Hours to Census Training Programme
Deborah Sorie Alimu Jalloh, popularly known as Prophet Jay, a staff member of Statistics Sierra Leone (Stats SL) attached to its Kailahun District office, has died suddenly.
Jalloh, a native of Kori Chiefdom in Moyamba District, reportedly died in the early hours of Tuesday after suffering a sudden medical emergency while preparing to go to work.
According to information shared online, Jalloh was scheduled to participate as a facilitator in a major training programme for the upcoming 2026 Population and Housing Census.
His close friend, Titus Kosseh, also known as Tigie, said Jalloh had been preparing for his usual work routine when he suddenly suffered an attack.
He was reportedly rushed to the Government Hospital in Kailahun, where he was pronounced dead.
Kosseh, who reportedly spent the night with him, said Jalloh’s remains were subsequently transferred to the Government Hospital mortuary in Bo.
Jalloh was described by people familiar with him as a hardworking, humble and dedicated young man who was also a breadwinner for his family.
His death has reportedly left relatives, friends, colleagues at Statistics Sierra Leone and residents of Kori Chiefdom in mourning.