Kori Chiefdom Bike Riders Union Executives Arrested For Misappropriation of Funds

In a startling revelation, the Kori Chiefdom Bike Riders Union Executives, including Chairperson Mr. Edison Mattia (“40ft”) and Secretary General Mr. Sidie Massaquoi, have been taken into police custody over alleged misappropriation of union funds.

The investigations, initiated in November 2023 and concluded on December 12, 2024, reveal financial mismanagement and lack of accountability.

The probe stems from grievances filed by union members, asserting that ten motorbikes donated during the President’s thank-you tour in June 2023 have been mishandled. Shockingly, no proper financial records have been provided by the executive committee since the bikes’ acquisition.

The investigative committee, led by honorable RTD Captain Sylvester A.M Boima, Chief Peter Yambasu, Councilor Ernest N. Sama, and Christopher Morovia, discovered that over Nle100,000 meant for union operations had allegedly been diverted for personal use by the executives

Despite the bike riders raising over Nle73,000 from the operation of the ten bikes, only Nle2,750.00 remained in the Union account at Taiama Community Bank. In response, the committee handed over the implicated chairperson and secretary to the Taiama police station on December 12th for further investigations.

The Kori Chiefdom Bike Riders Union members are now clamoring for transparency, accountability, and justice. Authorities are expected to continue investigations to uncover the full extent of the alleged misappropriation. Stay tuned for updates as this unfolding scandal continues to grip the community.