A tragic incident occurred in Freetown today as an officer of the Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces (RSLAF) took his own life.

Reports indicate that the soldier, driven by emotional distress over alleged infidelity by his partner, turned the gun on himself.

A distressing video circulating on social media captures the moments leading up to the incident. Witnesses can be heard pleading with the soldier to reconsider his actions, but he refused, pointing the firearm at his chest and firing.

The circumstances surrounding the incident are still under investigation. Authorities are working to gather more details about the soldier’s personal life and the events that led to the tragic outcome.