Police in Kono District have arrested a young woman identified only as Abie for allegedly stabbing her best friend four times during a violent confrontation over an alleged romantic affair with her boyfriend.

According to eyewitness accounts, the shocking incident occurred in the early hours of Sunday, 27 October 2025, in Taiama, Kori Chiefdom, Moyamba District. The altercation reportedly followed revelations that Abie’s former boyfriend, with whom she shares a child, had returned to town and was allegedly involved with her close friend.

Sources say Abie, who is in her early twenties, confronted the victim after learning that her ex-boyfriend was reportedly lodging in a guest house with the woman. The confrontation quickly turned violent, with Abie allegedly stabbing her friend multiple times using a kitchen knife.

Residents described the scene as chaotic, as bystanders rushed to rescue the victim, who was later taken to a nearby hospital with serious injuries.

Police officers from the Taiama Police Station swiftly intervened and arrested the suspect. The case has since been transferred to the Moyamba Police Division for further investigation.

The incident has left the local community in shock, sparking discussions about jealousy, betrayal, and rising interpersonal violence. Authorities have urged the public to avoid taking the law into their own hands and to seek peaceful means of resolving conflicts.