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The Sierra Leone Police have confirmed the arrest of three individuals linked to an alleged missing diamond in Kholifa Mabang Chiefdom, Tonkolili District. The three suspects have been transferred to the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) Headquarter in Freetown.
The suspects, identified as Wanda Conteh, Yusif Tarawallie, and Mabinty Tarawallie, are currently in police custody and are set to be transferred to the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) headquarters in Freetown for further investigation.
According to reports, the saga began when a local farmer, Fatmata Sankoh, discovered a strange stone suspected to be a diamond while working on her farm in Roborssor village. She reportedly showed the stone to Wanda Conteh, who then passed it on to Yusif Tarawallie.
Despite efforts by local authorities, including the use of traditional methods, to resolve the matter, the case has now been taken over by the police.
Assistant Superintendent of Police Mohamed V. Sannoh, Crime Officer at Mile 91 Police Station, confirmed the arrests and the impending transfer of the suspects to Freetown.
“The matter, including all files and the suspects, will be moved to the CID headquarters in Freetown because it’s a State case,” he stated.
The people of Kholifa Mabang are eagerly awaiting the outcome of the investigation, particularly given the area’s recent identification as a mineral-rich zone. The police investigation will aim to determine the authenticity of the stone and clarify the circumstances surrounding its disappearance.
As the investigation unfolds, the community remains hopeful for a resolution that will bring clarity and justice to the situation.
This is yet another troubling example of how valuable national resources continue to mysteriously vanish without benefiting the people or the country. The alleged missing diamond in Kholifa Mabang is not an isolated incident similar stories have emerged elsewhere, including Bo #2 Extension, where a young man reportedly found a diamond after being guided in a dream. Upon sharing the discovery, the diamond mysteriously disappeared, and the story faded without any proper investigation or outcome.
These recurring incidents reflect a deeper issue a dangerous mix of greed, secrecy, and a lack of accountability, which undermines national development. Precious minerals like diamonds should not be treated as personal windfalls but as assets of the state, meant to contribute to community development, infrastructure, education, and healthcare.
The fact that such valuable resources can go missing without clear trace or accountability shows a disturbing lack of patriotism and institutional oversight. This isn’t just about a missing stone it’s about the continued exploitation of Sierra Leone’s natural wealth without transparency or benefit to the people who live on and work the land.
It’s time we rethink how we manage natural resources. There must be stronger laws and enforcement mechanisms to ensure that any discovery of minerals is immediately reported and handled by credible government agencies. We need community-based mineral reporting systems, public awareness campaigns, and a more inclusive policy framework that guarantees locals benefit from what is rightfully theirs.
As a nation, we must rise above self-interest and embrace a collective mindset. If we continue to lose our natural wealth to a few individuals acting in secrecy, the promise of development will remain a mirage. Let this be a turning point.