Alhaji Dauda Jalloh, a well-known Sierra Leonean businessman and husband of Admire Bio, has denied any connection to Santigie Bangura, the man arrested on June 22, 2025, at Fallah Checkpoint along the Bo-Tiama highway with a large quantity of kush reportedly being transported to Kenema.

Following the arrest, reports on social media and in some newspapers claimed that Bangura had mentioned Jalloh’s name, alleging he was sent by the businessman to sell the drug. Jalloh has firmly rejected the claim, saying he has never met or had any dealings with the suspect.

He explained that after hearing his name was linked to the case, he went to the Criminal Investigations Department but was informed that Bangura was not being held there. He said the police have made no effort to contact him and that he took it upon himself to go in person to seek clarity.

Jalloh also recalled that last year, police had searched his home at Mile 13 after social media reports accused him of being involved in drug production. At the time, the Director of Crime Services, Commissioner of Police Ibrahim Joseph Lahai, told journalists that the search found nothing related to kush. Despite this, Jalloh said the police never issued a public statement to clear his name, even after confirming that nothing was found.

He is now calling on the police to investigate the source of the accusations linking him to the latest case and to be transparent about the handling of the matter. Jalloh added that he wants to know if the suspect is still in custody and what steps are being taken.

He also warned that if the police fail to charge Bangura in court, he will take legal action against the Sierra Leone Police.

“I am a legit businessman,” Jalloh said, stressing that he wants the truth to come out and the public to know he has no connection to the incident.