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The Ministry of Employment, Labour and Social Security has concluded a preliminary investigation into the alleged assault of a factory worker at KK Company in Mile Six, Waterloo, and announced disciplinary measures against a Chinese employee implicated in the incident.
In a press release issued on 16 June 2026, the Ministry stated that its intervention followed a complaint regarding the alleged physical assault of Mr. Algasimu Barrie, an employee of KK Company. A team led by the Director of Occupational Safety and Health, Abdul Karim Conteh, was dispatched to investigate the matter.
According to the Ministry, findings from the investigation helped clarify the sequence of events surrounding the incident. Management of KK Company reportedly confirmed that a Chinese employee, identified as Lin Zhang, kicked Mr. Barrie after he was accused of stealing drinks from the company. The management further indicated that other injuries sustained by the worker were allegedly inflicted by local security personnel.
The Ministry strongly condemned all forms of violence and harassment in the workplace, emphasizing that disciplinary measures against employees must be carried out in accordance with the laws of Sierra Leone and internationally accepted labour standards.
While police investigations into the matter continue, the Ministry disclosed that KK Company has agreed to immediately repatriate the Chinese employee involved as a disciplinary measure. The company has also imposed a permanent ban preventing him from returning to Sierra Leone in connection with its operations.
The Ministry further noted that investigations into the role of local security personnel in the alleged assault remain ongoing and that any individual found culpable will be dealt with in accordance with the law.
In addition, the Ministry said it will continue monitoring the company’s compliance with occupational safety, health, and labour regulations and will take further action where necessary.
The Ministry warned employers against acts of violence, abuse, or mistreatment of workers, stressing that such conduct will not be tolerated under any circumstances. It also reassured workers across the country that their rights, dignity, and safety remain protected under the law and pledged continued government action whenever those rights are violated.
The Ministry reaffirmed its commitment to safeguarding the welfare of workers and ensuring that workplaces throughout Sierra Leone operate in compliance with national labour laws and established safety standards.
Well well, hmmm na so for dae happen all the time then Sierra Leoneans will be respectfully treated through out the globe 🌎 because if you sell you pikin cheap, the street go buy am cheaper than you expected. Let this case be a brighter an 6ytexample to those foreigners:- Lebanese, Indians Syrians and the rest of those boomsells that are exploring the country
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I’m the 21 years old man that slaps one of the little star Indian worker along kissy street, that refused to changed the Chinese balm and said Sierra Leone is in his pocket. I gave him a hot slap to show me where it was in his pocket. Even when the eastern police officers came to the scenes I was arrested but they leave to tell that story to their generation what I deed to them. Till a police man by the name of Pratt came to the scenes and gave order to arrest both parties for further investigation. Police officers knew I was right for my actions and let me go free and sold their birth rights for money left the Indian worker free. Sierra Leoneans are too gentle with foreigners, if a foreigner fights with aCape Verdian in his country in front of other citizens he is signing a dead warrant or be an example to others. Sierra Leoneans must start to defend themselves against foreigners no matter where they came from.
Very good one. if it continues like that , the foreigners will learn the lessons of their life.
What is good on this ? He should be arrested and charged for his crime and if found guilty serve his time and then sent packing. This should have sent a clear message but instead they take the easy option. Shame
I have been to KK Company several times. This is not KK Beverage Drinks Factory. The factory’s gates are Blue colors. Not black. The factory’s initial outfits are Blue, Black, pink and Orange Colors t-shirt 👕 👕 👕 👕. Not a Jumpsuit / overall outfits. Let’s get this right. Chinese are here to promote developments of the betterment of sweet mama sierra leone. This is not the KK Company I have seen. It’s a fake person trying to damage the good images of KK.