Police Arrest Officers Allegedly Plotting Another Coup on Independence Day

Police in Sierra Leone have announced a series of arrests of former and active personnel from both the military and the Sierra Leone Police force.

The detainees are accused of plotting to disrupt public order during the Ramadan holiday period and the country’s Independence Day celebrations on April 27th.

Authorities apprehended the suspects in various locations across the Western Area. Some of those arrested were previously wanted for their involvement in the November 26, 2023 unrest.

Police have not disclosed the number of individuals arrested but pledged to provide further details during their next weekly press briefing.

Meanwhile, Captain John Conteh, a fugitive wanted for his involvement in the failed November 26th coup attempt, was shot dead by police on Wednesday after attempting to escape custody.

Sierraloaded learnt that Conteh was apprehended at his mother’s residence in Mayenkineh, Calaba Town, on Wednesday morning.

Authorities reported that Conteh was being transported to the Jui Detention Center when he attempted to overpower an officer.

According to police statements, Conteh’s handcuffs were loosened due to the need to cross a river during transport. He allegedly struck an officer, jumped from the vehicle, and fled on foot. Police pursued and opened fire, fatally wounding Conteh. He was pronounced dead on arrival at the hospital.

Conteh’s mother was also arrested on charges of harboring a fugitive.

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| 2024-05-02 11:57:30

Now we got to know who are their Rebel in Sierra Leone, Is the so called APC ,who destroyed, everything in Sierra Leone, with the Rebel act APC will never Rule Sierra Leone, You all those born for non reason,and you are allowed to be used against Government and it leadership, you always will death ☠️💀 with out a number,let keep going,a child that would said are mother will not sleeping over night,is also would see a sleep on the same night, APC is 35 yrs on rules with out a significant impact for the Country expect,to leases our minerals, to a white men embarrassemen of our country economy ,God please punish All their APC for made your beloved land of Sierra Leone to be poor like this today , suffering them with all their generation in God of Elijah name Amen
| 2024-05-02 01:00:50

The so-called government have killed so many innocent peoples since maada bio came in to governance and he has never condemned the police for their alaki and he is sending them to kill people This is not true
| 2024-05-01 09:58:08

Hmm
| 2024-05-01 09:31:19

Papa God Waiting This Baaa
| 2024-04-22 14:19:25

Why can't you locate EBK and kill him since you think is the problem. Some of you guys don't think before talking you talk and then think which is unfortunate
| 2024-04-21 01:50:04

God please help Sierra Leone
| 2024-04-21 01:13:12

Ummmm Oooooóh Salon Were are we heading. God help our beautiful mama salon for the hand's of those that do not want to see this nation peaceful 🕊️.
| 2024-04-20 22:06:41

APC is enemy of Sierra Leone but God will continue to expose ur evil acts I blame president Bio for removing death penalty.
| 2024-04-20 18:58:46

Violation of the rules of engagement is a crime against the Geneva convention. The officer who shoot that officer to death must face the full penalty of the law.
| 2024-04-20 17:17:37

I'm blaming the HE the president of this country of meddling with our state laws: otherwise,many of the small group who think the power of this state only meant for one sector.kill dog before dog eyes,so that fear should be in our all minds.
| 2024-04-20 14:33:11

The Sierra Leone police force is no longer a professional institution. Sierra loaded, if really this information is fact why not showing us the wounding photo Conteh?
| 2024-04-20 12:47:46

You guys should have take very good example on the issues of Palo conteh,bt u let him go becos of one reason for another,Mr president sir, the innocent people are dieing every now and then, but I don't blame u.becos of ur direct family are save that why.hence former president(E B K)is still alive this guys will keep on doing this act.they should be a brighter on this guys.
| 2024-04-20 12:37:46

This country will never change if we the people did not come together reason together and fight for the better Ness of sierra Leone the last time I check sierra Leone under low battery 😡😡😡😡😡🙆🙆🙆🙆
| 2024-04-20 12:23:40

A boomerang returns back to the person that throws it.”
| 2024-04-20 12:02:24

If it was true, there suppose to be a public press from the Government
| 2024-04-20 10:10:09

APC operatives will never succeed with their evil plans. . ....Una for don tell Una papa Ernest ( Di coupist)for gi Salon pipul permanent light before pawa lef am after eleven years of misrule
Blessing | 2024-04-19 21:33:17

Senior you’re next.
| 2024-04-19 18:43:24

Let see pictorial evidence where he was shot. Don't show was old photo maybe the man has escaped. Dis na Salone
| 2024-04-19 18:16:34

Big respect to the security forces for their good work
| 2024-04-19 17:37:23

Hmmm oh salon this is the only development we have right now in sierra Leone, almighty God please help us
| 2024-04-19 17:36:57

Keep quiet what Good has this useless government done for us since they took power
| 2024-04-19 17:16:43

Please Papa government we need lights please
| 2024-04-19 16:47:13

Why the stupid people are spoiling out country name every day why
Hassan | 2024-04-19 16:07:41

Sierra Leone police or not correct ,are not for the people but for the government of the day
| 2024-04-19 16:07:10

Na u mama next get for go, foolish people and unrecognizable government
| 2024-04-19 16:04:54

All we have seeing under this regime is violence and killing of ordinary men SLPP always seek for justice against the poor not the rich ( inequality) where is the former president why not bring him to just So you want to now tell me that he is above the law see how corrupt this government is
| 2024-04-19 16:03:14

Na u next n you family
Senior | 2024-04-19 15:53:13

We dae send dem bifo one by one. Big Fish don go. Evangelist Samson don go. Leatherboot don go. Captain Conteh sef don go. Na udat dae go next? Evil nor go triumph over good.