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Inspector Sahr Kamara a police officer deployed at Mano Junction a transit point between Kenema and Kailahun as well as Kono District respectively sacrificed himself to save the life of a motorist whose bike caught fire at the scene.
It was revealed that, the motorist was carrying petroleum fuel in Five-gallon rubber containers who approached the Checkpoint for a normal routine check and according to eyewitnesses, immediately after the pillion alighted from the bike to walk through the Checkpoint, they saw fire on the engine of the bike, which burst into a huge flame and engulfed the bike, the rider and Inspector Sahr, who was struggling to rescue the motorist.
According to the media unit of the SLP-East, In an interview from his bed at the Kenema Government Hospital, where both of them were admitted, Inspector Sahr Kamara managed to revealed thus;
” I was on duty and I saw the motorist on fire and was struggling to get off the bike. Thinking about my primary duty as a police officer; to save life and property, I, without hesitation, rushed to the scene to rescue him, unknown to me that he was carrying fuel.
However, as I was attempting to pull the trapped rider off the bike, I heard an explosion and I was on fire as well”, he concluded
The Media Unit of the SLP-East maintained that, the courage and selflessness displayed by the Police Officer in this incident were truly inspiring. He risked his own life to save another, and his actions demonstrate the bravery and dedication of law enforcement officers who put themselves in harm’s way every day to protect their communities as well as wishing both the police officer and the motorist a speedy recovery and hope that this story serves as a reminder of the sacrifices made by those who serve and protect lives and properties.
They also stated that, despite the fact that he is getting attendance from his institution, they are also drawing the attention of other institutions and well-meaning Sierra Leoneans to help as much as they could for both the motorist and police officer to get good and appropriate medical attention.
God bless you sir for your fast response
Nice work done by the police officer. It really show patriotism
This is what we refer to as real bravery and selfless service to humanity, owing to the fact that to save life and property is one key responsibility of the police institution.
First in the history of Sierra Leone for a police officer risking his life for a citizen bravo to you sahr may the Almighty God see you through
Brave officer, speedy recovery. Let government keep eye on him he deserved promotion.
I pray for quick recovery you are indeed a policeman for your good work i pray that God will reward you greatly in Jesus name.
You are one in a million brother, may the almighty God heal and elevate you
I feel pity for u and I feel like crying, trust me u are better than my father in the force and the whole of police in sierra leone
Thank you mr police officer for a great work done, indeed you show to the world that, your job is to save lives and property.And you have prove it,wish you a speedy recovery.Please other offices cope the same thing,do put money before the job but put the job before the money.
I wish to say speedy recovery to you Sir and the motorist guy.
Congratulations for your service and patience in serving the nation 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
May the almighty God 🙏 give both of them speedy recovery AAMEN.
Congratulations to a true servant of the nation. I am deeply proud of him.
May Allah reward the officer and grant them speed recovery
May God bless you sir for your kindness. I pray for your speedy recovery in Jesus name. Amen.
Good work done sir, i pray for speedy recovery
I pray for speedy recovery to you all
May our God Almighty Grant you His Perfect Healing! Amen!!!
That was really a true definition of bravery.
Now he’s dead though.
Rest in peace Inspector Sahr Francis Kamara