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Umaru Fofana, a renowned journalist at BBC in Sierra Leone, experienced an unwelcome visit from thieves on Thursday, marking the third incident in many months.
Taking to his Facebook page, Fofana expressed his intention to apply for a taser or even a gun in the following week. He justified this decision, stating, “Thieves paid us a visit again last night – the third time in as many months.”
During the previous break-ins, Fofana suffered losses, including a water pump, spare parts for a standby generator, and kitchen utensils. Having learned from those experiences, he ensured that no easily portable items were left outside.
He recounted the events of the most recent visit, explaining, “Last night, amidst heavy rainfall, a thief or thieves removed a security bulb that was positioned in a concealed location, illuminating the entire side alley. My son noticed the intruder and woke me up. From upstairs, we could see a moving figure in the dark alley after the bulb was removed. If I had a taser, I could have easily immobilized him. Instead, we decided to raise the alarm, and he fled.”
Upon daybreak, further damage was discovered. Fofana shared, “We found that he had also cut the pipe connecting the outdoor and wall-mounted indoor split units of our air conditioning system. It appears he may have intended to steal the entire outdoor unit.”
Fofana warned that the intruder would not be as fortunate in the future, as he would be prepared. He also urged parents in the Kingtom area to caution their children, stating, “Next time, he won’t be so lucky. Someone from Kingtom should warn their kids because the thief might not target distant areas.”
This is pathetic, that is the best solution, sir. The wicked shall perish. I rest my case
But don’t you think he need the services of a security gard.common,these guys are cunning.an he is careless about his security.
That thieves are not coming from a far, Some of this people that have access to enter your house are the ones stealing from you. When they came around ,they observe the environment of the house and they knew when and we’re to enter.
Don’t trust everyone
Sir, it’s possible state security like police or soldier to be guiding your compound.
I am deeply sorry for the unfortunate incident sir, but nevertheless, negligence of the fact that you are not only a journalist but apparently a public figure as well, which on it own has the recipe to attract thieves to always come around to make use of your vulnerability and negligence. And sometimes negligence is very costly. In accounting NEGLIGENCE ALWAYS HAS A COST ATTACHED TO IT. And damage can be huge. In a nutshell, hire security duya.are wan sleep.
My brother protect yourself 🙏🙏
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Where your fellow human being we be the one to show 🙏💟❤️ time on your death….
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Fact is, he’s supposed to have state security from the day he have the position. He’s well international man, country saviour. He speaks on behalf of we. Thank you sir, Long live 🎊🇸🇱🇸🇱💪
C’est la vie mon ami. Happy for the strong warning though. The good Lord will guide and guard you, but it’s also good to do your part. Get acid in the small-size tutik rubber. Burst a few holes on the cover to enable spraying from a distance of a meter or two. Never return