Attempted Coup: WhatsApp Group Formed by APC Rebel Group Kalamera Security Network Exposed
Sahid Bangura Following the previously held Court Martial Trial, a WhatsApp Audio has evidently exposed a surreptitious plot allegedly made by APC rebel group, the Kalamera Security Network to overthrow the Sierra Leone President, Dr. Julius Maada Bio.
Report further revealed that the APC rebel group was formed between the months of June 24 and July 29, 2023, and that the members of the group are current and former security personnel alongside civilians operating with branches in Sierra Leone and Liberia.
According to the prosecution lawyers, the alleged Sierra Leone-based APC rebel branch was led by Corporal Mohamed Koroma, who was convicted on multiple charges including mutiny and desertion and faced a 75-year sentence.
Reportedly, the global leader of the APC rebel group was Pa Sheka Idrissa Dumbuya, who managed the operations from abroad before being detained in Sierra Leone; that the Liberia-based APC rebel branch was head-up by Abdul Maliki Kamara.
It was further revealed that the alleged APC rebel group used secret WhatsApp forums named “Leadership Forum,” and “General Membership Forum” to strategize and mobilize support. Prosecutors presented damning audio recordings from these forums, exposing discussions on undermining key military officers loyal to President Bio.
Reportedly, one of the WhatsApp audios revealed that fugitive Captain Semion Idrissa Kargbo, alias Itako proposed to spread false allegations against six high-ranking military officers, accusing them of plotting a coup due to dissatisfaction with the 2023 election results.
The target sex high-ranking military officers were Lt. Gen. Peter Kakowou Lavahun (former Chief of Defence Staff), Maj. Gen. Fred Dauda Alpha (former Commander Joint Force), Maj. Gen. Amara Idara Bangura (Chief of Defence Staff), Brig. Gen. Albert Sylvester Bockarie (Assistant Chief of Defence Staff for Operations and Plans), Brig. Gen. Kemoh Tewoh Sesay (Chief of Army Staff), and Col. Mohamed Moriba Kposowa (Acting Brigade Commander, 3 Infantry Brigade)
According to the revelation, Captain Itako, in assuring his co-conspirators said that once the accusations gained traction by the media, President Bio would be forced to dismiss the officers, thereby weakening the military’s chain of command and setting the stage for a successful takeover.
Adding to the revealed plot, Corporal Mohamed Koroma endorsed the plan, even suggesting that Brig. Gen. Abdulai Baba Jalloh, then the Assistant Chief of Defence Staff for Support and Logistics should also be targeted with damaging allegations.
Authorities have confirmed that Captain Itako, who was stationed at the Forward Patrol Base in Sierra Leone’s border village of Sania, fled after security forces dismantled the group’s activities. Meanwhile, further evidence, including more incriminating audio recordings is expected to bring forth more revelations on the extent of the conspiracy.
Oh my God. So that’s how those miscreants have been tarnishing decent people in this country. Nar God expose them so.
The APC party is full of evil miscreants. They all lack class, integrity and self respect. How can any decent minded people embark on tarnishing the names of others? President Bio was right when he said the APC as a party is not good for themselves and not good for the nation.
This action of APC and the kush issues which is bad for the lives of the people in Sierra Leone?
Ask yourself brother
Who overthrew who? Maada Bio has a PHD in coup detats and he definitely displayed this again in the 24th June, 2023 elections when he brutally stole the mandate of Sierra Leoneans killing and maiming voters across the country. Maada Bio will have his day in court someday as millions of Sierra Leoneans and friends do not recognise him as President. He is not only a murderer, he is also a looter of resources, thief, cocaine seller etc. So get your facts right!
APC would never again rule Sierra leone, APC supporters and executives are full of evil for their country Sierra leone