Police Arrest Seven Notorious Armed Robbers Linked to Makeni Fuel Station Attack
Sia Lucy Kannah The Sierra Leone Police (SLP) have announced the arrest of seven notorious armed robbers in connection with a deadly attack on a fuel station in Makeni, as part of ongoing operations targeting violent criminals and drug dealers. The announcement was made during the police’s weekly press briefing on Thursday, February 5, 2026.
According to the police operations team, the suspects are allegedly responsible for the attack on SS Loge Fuel Station in Makeni, which occurred on January 12, 2026, around 7 p.m. During the attack, gunmen opened fire on the fuel station, resulting in the death of one attendant.
The arrests were made following extensive police raids and investigations. During the operations, law enforcement officials recovered various weapons from the suspects, including a cutlass, a firearm, a hoe, and other items believed to have been used in criminal activities.
Police further disclosed that among those apprehended were women who were also involved in drug dealing, highlighting the combined focus of the operations on armed robbery and narcotics offenses.
“The Sierra Leone Police remain committed to ensuring public safety,” the force stated, emphasizing that the case is still under investigation to ensure all individuals involved are brought to justice.
In a separate update, the police also provided information on a recent incident in which a young man, mistakenly accused of theft, was beaten and later died. Investigators currently have three suspects in custody as they continue to probe the circumstances surrounding his death.
The SLP reiterated its determination to combat violent crime and maintain law and order across the country, calling on members of the public to provide information that could aid ongoing investigations.
They killed my best Secondary school friend by the name Anthony S Kargbo at the fuel station.
Justice for him