Military Officer Who Exposed Koita in Coup Attempt Reportedly Shoots Himself Dead
Sorie Abubakar A member of the 3rd Infantry Brigade of the Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces (RSLAF) stationed at Murray Town reportedly took his own life in the early hours of Monday, March 11, 2024.
The Sierra Leone Telegraph reports that the deceased has been identified by reliable military sources as Lance Corporal Kanyako. While initial reports hinted at the possibility of foul play, with some sources suggesting he was shot from behind, others allege that Kanyako, who had served for over a decade, used an AK-47 rifle belonging to his colleague, Corporal Kovoma, also stationed at the same Brigade, to end his life.
The reasons behind this alleged suicide remain unclear, as no suicide note has been discovered. However, military intelligence points towards a potential connection with a purported ‘promotion for information’ arrangement involving Kanyako and senior military figures.
According to sources, Kanyako had provided crucial information leading to the identification and subsequent arrest of Amadu Koita, an alleged coup plotter involved in the security breaches of November 26, 2023, particularly the attack on the Wilberforce Barracks in Freetown. In return for his assistance, Kanyako was allegedly promised a promotion during the next round of promotions.
However, despite assurances from a certain Colonel that his name would appear on the promotion list, Kanyako’s name was conspicuously absent, causing him distress and frustration.
The events of November 26 had sparked widespread uncertainty regarding the identities of the perpetrators, particularly concerning the assault on Freetown and the Wilberforce Military Barracks.
Kanyako’s testimony played a pivotal role in identifying Amadu Koita, ultimately leading to his apprehension on December 4, 2023.
When approached for comment, military spokesman Colonel Ibrahim Bangura declined to provide details, stating that the incident is currently under investigation.
A senior officer at the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) in Freetown emphasized the importance of identifying the senior officer who allegedly promised Kanyako a promotion and the reasons behind the repeated failure to fulfill this promise.
Furthermore, individuals who were in contact with the deceased prior to his death are being sought to shed light on his state of mind.
Meanwhile, Corporal Kovoma has been detained at the Military Police Custodian Centre at Wilberforce, where he is assisting military police investigators with their inquiries.
The end will justify it means
It’s a setup he was killed and the suspect under custody might not be responsible this case is very serious and need protection especially for informants
No matter how long it takes the truth will surely come out someday
What’s going on in our country
Why he intend to shoot himself
How can someone shoot him self from the back
Hmm
No witness protection in my country,hmmm
Aaaaaaa SALONE
😁😁😁
It doesn’t matter how long it takes, all those behind the 26Nov. Coup will face judgement. Kanyako shooting himself from the back is much more doubtful and unbelievable. Why kovoma’s own weapon? Where was kovoma?
Mr . Advocate, who promised promotion to who ? So you people still think those arrested their true identifications and indents must not be revealed? Kill all those that you think have more informations about the coup but that will not stop the investigation.
Ooh banana republic,the country with unending stories.
This is to tell you that, the government has hand in this propaganda. So let them stop filling people 🙄 😒 😤 😑 SLPP stop playing bad politics
SALONE done halaki na Maada Bio e hand.
Ooh people of our beloved Nation of Sierra Leone, when all this will stopped, please, this statement of how someone possibly short himself at the back,that to assure show that is one of the coup portal ,
But what at been in the darkness 🌑🌑 would surely come out on lightning 🕯️🕯️🕯️, why because Mama salon is tired to accommodate evil one on it, is it, in position to arrest all of them both in spiritually and physically in Jesus mighty name 🙏🙏🙏 Amen Amen Amen Amen
Hmmmmmm oh this government 😭😭
God save our country 🙏
We need to put and end to APC makeni criminals they’re not of God
The Gods are not to blame the evils that men deed will surely live after them, no matter what. The truth is yet to come about the said coup 😞😞 all those lives that are gone, their souls will not be in rest until Sierra Leone is free from the hands of the foreigners and their poppets in use. Sierra Leone and it’s people must be free from hypocrisy foreign nationals their exploitative tactics. Sierra Leoneans must enjoy the benefits of their own country and solving problems within themselves and no foreigners interfering among them
Well na so.. What’s goes around comes around 😀😀😀😀