The Inspector General of Sierra Leone Police, William Fayia Sellu, has officially implicated Former President Ernest Bai Koroma as a suspect in the ongoing investigation into the attempted coup d’état. He made this revelation during a Weekly Press Conference held in Freetown and organized by the Ministry of Information and Civic Education.

In a statement that sent shockwaves across the nation, Inspector-General Sellu made the stunning announcement, confirming Koroma’s status as a suspect in the high-stakes investigation. Sellu underlined the gravity of the situation, stating,

“As long as we have administered a caution on you, based on the constitution, at the Police Station, you are a suspect.”

This bold assertion has fueled intense speculation and raised numerous questions about the alleged involvement of the former president in the coup attempt.

The news of Koroma being named a suspect has ignited widespread public interest and concern, given his prominent role as the country’s leader from 2007 to 2018. The political landscape in Sierra Leone is now fraught with tension as citizens grapple with the implications of such a serious accusation against a former head of state.

Authorities have not disclosed specific details about the evidence or circumstances leading to Koroma’s identification as a suspect, leaving the public hungry for more information. The investigation into the attempted coup is unfolding against a backdrop of political uncertainty and heightened security measures, as the nation awaits further developments in this unprecedented case.

Former President Ernest Bai Koroma has yet to publicly respond to the accusations, leaving many to wonder about the potential impact on Sierra Leone’s political landscape and the future of the ongoing investigation. As the situation continues to evolve, the nation remains on edge, awaiting more insights into the alleged involvement of a once revered political figure.