Missing Medical Doctor Adrian Hanciles Found Dead After Disappearance in Freetown
Deborah Sorie The lifeless body of Dr Adrian Hanciles, who had been reported missing since Thursday, September 3, 2026, has been found, according to a breaking news announcement.
Dr Hanciles, a medical doctor, was last seen at approximately 8:30 a.m. near St Mary’s Supermarket at Hillcot Junction in Freetown. He was reportedly wearing a brown shirt and trousers at the time of his disappearance.
The Sierra Leone Medical and Dental Association had joined the search for Dr Hanciles, issuing a public notice bearing the association’s logo and including a photograph of the missing doctor to assist members of the public in identifying him. His family had appealed to anyone with credible information about his whereabouts to come forward, providing the contact number +232 88 470876.
In a related development, police at Golf Police Post reported that on Thursday, September 3, 2026, at 09:40 hours, an unidentified man was discovered lying lifeless on Lumley Beach Road, Lumley, Freetown. A team of police officers, including CID and SOCO Sgt 11640 John Talokota, visited the scene. Photographs were taken by SOCO, and the corpse was conveyed to the Kingtom Police Hospital Mortuary for preservation and claim. At the time of the report, there was no claimant, and investigation was said to be in progress.
The breaking news announcement confirming the discovery of Dr Hanciles’ body did not specify whether the body found at Lumley Beach was that of the missing doctor.
The announcement expressed profound sadness at the development and stated that further details would be communicated to the public as more information becomes available.
The family, friends, and loved ones of Dr Hanciles have been wished strength during this difficult time.
The family and medical community had previously expressed hope for Dr Hanciles’ safe return and had encouraged the public to provide only accurate and useful information.
Oh Sierra Leone! Why this now?
So sad to see some of our health workers die in such an horrible way. May God exposed every hidden cause of his death in Jesus Mighty Name.