Police Officer Killed in Tragic Road Accident Along Makeni Highway

A serving officer of the Sierra Leone Police has tragically lost his life in a fatal road accident this afternoon along the Makeni Highway.

According to a report by the Facebook page 24 Hours Bloggers, the officer who was a resident of Binkolo was riding a motorbike en route to Makeni when he was struck by a Sierra Star bus. The collision proved fatal, and the officer was pronounced dead at the scene.

The incident has sent shockwaves through the community and the police force, with many mourning the untimely loss of a dedicated officer. His identity has yet to be officially released as authorities work to notify his family.

This devastating incident highlights ongoing concerns about road safety and the vulnerability of motorcyclists on major highways.