The death is reported of Major Patricia Sheriff, an officer of the Sierra Leone Armed Forces, RSLAF.

Sheriff was recently promoted to the position of Major after serving as Captain for a period of time.

The news of her death came as a surprise to many on social media. Many have described Sheriff as a hardworking and dedicated patriot who made significant contributions to the country.

Major Sheriff recently celebrated her wedding anniversary on her Facebook page with a tagline, “1 down, cheers to forever.”

Some of her friends have described her as a feminist and gender activist who loves to provide support for other women.

May her soul rest in peace, and her family find comfort in their difficult time.