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Journalist Munya Bawoh has accused police officers in Kenema of assaulting him and detaining him while he was on assignment.
Bawoh claims the incident occurred yesterday when he witnessed a confrontation between police and disabled individuals in a public space.
According to Bawoh, he attempted to document the event with photographs when officers approached him aggressively, trying to confiscate his camera. Bawoh alleges he was then beaten and detained at the Kenema Police Station on Hangha Road.
Efforts to reach the Kenema Police Station for comment were unsuccessful, with reports of hostility towards journalists seeking information. The Sierra Leone Association of Journalists (SLAJ) has been notified of the incident and is expected to take action.
The alleged assault on Bawoh raises concerns about press freedom and police conduct in Sierra Leone. SLAJ’s response and any official investigation will be closely monitored.
Salone police Dem passmark na so Dem cam with thief man wae thief e mama en sister e phone for cam point me say na me buy am wae r nor ever see d guy with me eye them back d thief man beat me en arrest me 3 month combra because e talk say na advantage ar spend pass 7 thousand pa d cass just because Dem bribe em
Na sweh you get na e make coz how police go beat you nrmore just lek that
The police force is meant to secure lives and property of citizens, but have gone beyond their bounds. What is this country turning into sef?
Hmmm, let’s not move by a one-sided explanation. It will be good to hear from the police unit before concluding anything. Brutality is of no use in Salone, if any law enforcement officers attempt to break, he or her will blame themselves. I advise the SLJA to launch immediate investigation strategies to unlock the public doubts.