The Sierra Leone Police (SLP) have issued a comprehensive update on several ongoing investigations, addressing recent rumors and clarifying their current actions.

The SLP confirmed that they have not received any notifications from foreign governments regarding individuals in Sierra Leone wanted for drug trafficking offenses.

An open-source investigation revealed a photograph of a man named Omar Sheriff attending a public church service, prompting further inquiries. Rumors suggest that Omar Sheriff has been residing in Sierra Leone for approximately six months. The police are actively pursuing leads to locate him, though his whereabouts remain unknown. They are urging the public to assist with any relevant

To verify claims regarding Omar Sheriff’s extended stay, the police reviewed immigration and travel documents from the past six months, finding no official records of any inbound or outbound travel to substantiate these r

A team of investigators has been dispatched to Guinea to examine an incident involving an embassy vehicle seized by Guinean authorities for transporting contraband. Officials from the Sierra Leone Foreign Ministry are cooperating with various agencies in Conakry to support the ongoing investigation.

Inspector General of Police, William Fayia Sellu, has committed to providing weekly updates to the public regarding the progress of these investigations. The SLP encourages individuals to consult reliable sources for verified information.