Former President Ernest Bai Koroma Under Enhanced Security, Not Under House Arrest

Contrary to a previous report by Sierraloaded that the former President of Sierra Leone, Dr. Ernest Bai Koroma was placed under house arrest; it has been confirmed that the nation’s former leader is only under increased security protection.

Speculations about house arrest arose after heavy security presence was seen at his Goderich residence shortly after interrogation at the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) in Freetown. However, the former president’s office and government officials have clarified that he requested additional security following his interrogation at the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) on Friday.

Information Minister, Chernor Bah told Umaru Fofona that the former president only requested additional security which he said had been duly provided to him.

Similarly, one of the former president’s legal representatives, Ady Macauley denied any such restriction on his movements.

Ernest Bai Koroma, who served as president from 2007 to 2018 is being investigated concerning the foiled attempted coup on November 26 in which many of his former bodyguards have been implicated.

Speaking on Twitter after his interrogation on Friday, the former president expressed his strong condemnation of the violent events of November 26 and reaffirmed his commitment to Sierra Leone’s peace and democracy. He emphasized his willingness to cooperate fully with the police investigation and underscored the importance of upholding due process and the rule of law.

Following a comprehensive interview with the police, Koroma stated that he maintains an open mind and trusts that the investigation will be conducted impartially and in accordance with legal procedures. He thanked his supporters for their unwavering support during this challenging time.

The interview with the former president is scheduled to continues on Saturday, December 9, as the police seek to gather all relevant information to bring those responsible for the coup attempt to justice.

Comment(s)

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| 2023-12-09 19:11:39

disgraceful for this institution to be witing up fake news to its people. Better to be slow and sure than fast and rubbish
| 2023-12-09 14:15:58

Sierraloaded you're doing well but you need to take time on how to handle news.
| 2023-12-09 13:48:30

Sierraloaded if you know that this platform is mainly for the country not a political issues please give out the right information don't side like other institutions please you have millions of people following you thank you 🙏🙏
| 2023-12-09 10:48:57

Slow but sure I believe it’s key ie investigative journalism!!!! Make sure your information is correct before disseminating it to the public.
| 2023-12-09 10:47:03

Information disseminated in such ways without verification has a tendency to reairt to chaos. You guys ought to know better and don't just be quick to jump into giving unverified info to the public.
| 2023-12-09 10:29:13

It's good you withdraw the report. Some of us rely on you for credible reporting
Nawal | 2023-12-09 10:23:12

I take a different view on the comments here. Sierraloaded made a mistake and corrected it when they knew the facts. I applaud them for that. There are others who lied to the public, on YouTube and Facebook but will never come back to correct themselves. For example, a popular channel on YouTube and Facebook, just a day or two before the invitation was sent to EBK reported that 5 trucks fully loaded with armed security personnel have searched and arrested EBK without any warrant. Until today they never came back to correct themselves and none of their listeners put that to their face. Please let’s appreciate when someone correct their mistake.
| 2023-12-09 10:04:29

Vgg
| 2023-12-09 10:03:20

Information is key. Information is power. Information is a weapon that can win over the mind. Dear Sierra Loaded, you've been one of the most accredited platforms that gives current, factual, and unbiased news both nationally and internationally. Sometimes, you do not have to give information because you want to be the first platform to disseminate. Being credible is more preferable to being quick in giving out information. Please, focus on news credibility and not quick dissemination. Half a million Sierra Leoneans depend on what you give us here. Considering this failed attempted coup, you have to be mindful and careful of what you say and what not to say. You're dealing with the two most dangerous parties we have. The either is always fighting to bring the other down. They're the reason Sierra Leone 🇸🇱 always experiences huge atrocities. I rest my pen
| 2023-12-09 10:01:31

Sierra loaded I will never trust your information anymore am living in Liberia Monrovia I ever bet with someone yesterday that former president was arrested and under house arrest just to found out it's fake information I already lost 500 USD bet am done with your report
| 2023-12-09 09:37:49

In as much as Sierraloaded has shift from their original motive of passing information to political motivate information of oneside its still remain the platform I get most of my information we urge Sierraloaded to stay true to it course. We know govt has got into ur pockets which means they will verified all information and it should be for them not against them.
| 2023-12-09 09:27:32

You guys are not consistent in your reporting
Marie | 2023-12-09 09:14:07

Thanks Sieraloaded… Na government get the problem den too dae lie. They are afraid to tell us the truth. How can a huge security guards surrounded the former president..? For what reasons???
| 2023-12-09 09:11:56

Hahahaha hahahaha. That's true oh!
| 2023-12-09 08:57:49

Irregular reports from the same platform on the same story. Hope you know the consequences of broadcasting wrong information?
Abu BI KAMARA | 2023-12-09 08:45:08

I adviced you not to be in a rush in reporting any issue as it may cause serious mayhem and will make people lack trust in your platform. Immediately people realise that you one sided in your report, your credibility will be at stake. I'll not teach you the consequences of writing false information about someone, communities or any other party because you've been trained.
| 2023-12-09 08:39:56

Please you should try to confirm certain issue before posting
| 2023-12-09 08:36:47

Sierra Loaded is the home for unverified news. A big shame for so many inconsistencies in your news.
| 2023-12-09 08:28:42

Why don't you verify your news before posting.
Santigie maruff Kargbo | 2023-12-09 08:16:09

Really disappointing, what a running mouth misinforming platform?
| 2023-12-09 08:14:30

Exactly, sierraloaded is just making fool of themselves.
| 2023-12-09 07:50:29

Sierraloaded starting from now, I'll never trust on any of your information, because you've lack credibility. How would you just see security personnel without knowing their motive you conclude just to misinformed people.
| 2023-12-09 07:49:11

Sierra loaded una dey make we dey go against una news dem ooh
| 2023-12-09 07:33:58

Miscreant propaganda fools platform... You should verify any information sent here..
Sesay Philip Ibrahim | 2023-12-09 07:31:21

Bunch of educated fools,misinforming all people on critical issues. That's why I rearily fall for stories for certain reason. From misinformation to bad English to grammatical error among others. So how can one trust a platform with such a vast audience. You are just jockers.
Kalma | 2023-12-09 07:25:33

Sirrealoaded I use to describe you and Radio Democracy as the must credible and trusted source of information base on your impartiality but you have actually stated corrupting your source or shall I say politicizing. Some of you when it comes to APC SLPP your report is one-sided. I know we are human and everyone has right to belong or associate but Please 🙏 maintain your integrity your are my main source of information. Thanks.
| 2023-12-09 07:24:10

Who is confusing who here. So how do you expect us to take seriously any other information you provide? How can you post a news without proper verification. Without confirming from authorities in charge, how can you just see heavy security presence around the house of the former president and report that he is under house arrest? What if you report an obituary and the following morning you report it was a wedding occasion? U have to upgrade please. Information is power. Don't joke with people's mind. A single misinformation can cause a very serious catastrophe.Thanks for understanding. I need a reply please to confirm receipt
| 2023-12-09 07:23:35

In times like this, the nation is curious about unbiased information as shadows are cast by strife and whispers of despair where Innocence and guilt entwined the nation's heavy air. Sierraloaded, please ink poetic justice and rise with compassionate might to unshackle the oppressed and unveil the dawn of rightful light.
| 2023-12-09 07:23:06

House arrest is not about protection, but any way God will continue to expose anyone that involves in to this coup in Jesus name amen
| 2023-12-09 07:18:58

Two different statements from you since yesterday to today, please be careful on how you give out news
| 2023-12-09 07:17:11

But you guys are misleading the public sometimes, in another post yesterday, you said former president is under house arrest and today you are saying he is not! Please don't dent your credibility as many of us depend on the information you are giving us.
| 2023-12-09 07:15:58

Please Sierraloaded, stop misinforming the public. This is not the first time of you misinforming the public about issues. So please do the needful