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Sierra Leone’s Ambassador to Guinea, Alimamy Hassan Bangura, has regained his freedom after being held under house arrest for nearly three weeks in Conakry.
His detention was linked to an ongoing investigation into a cocaine trafficking case that has cast a shadow over the Sierra Leonean diplomatic mission in Guinea.
The controversy erupted when Guinean authorities intercepted a vehicle belonging to the Sierra Leonean Embassy carrying a substantial quantity of cocaine. The discovery triggered widespread scrutiny, leading to Ambassador Bangura being placed under house arrest as investigations unfolded. Further complicating the matter, authorities reportedly found $100,000 in cash allegedly linked to the ambassador, deepening suspicions surrounding the case.
Initially, Sierra Leone’s Minister of Foreign Affairs had stated that the ambassador had been recalled to Freetown for discussions regarding the issue. However, Bangura remained confined in Guinea until a delegation, led by a former Foreign Minister, successfully negotiated his release.
His return to Sierra Leone is now expected to prompt further inquiries into the scandal, as pressure mounts on the government to clarify its stance and take decisive action.
The situation has raised diplomatic concerns between Freetown and Conakry, with calls for greater transparency regarding the role of Sierra Leonean officials in the case. Authorities in Sierra Leone have yet to issue a comprehensive statement on the matter, but the unfolding developments suggest that this diplomatic crisis is far from over.
We dae wait for see wetin den go tell me. Most likely, den go say the minister nor involve, na some low level embassy staff, suntem di driver, na im normoh get suntin to do wit dis. Maada Bio is a drug dealer, hos administration is a drug cartel
We were told, “The Ambassador has been recalled.” “And that doesn’t mean he has to be here (SL) now, it could take days or weeks.” But now, it had to require the Foreign Minister himself to travel to Guinea to help “pack the Ambassador’s luggage?” Why the Ambassador could not have returned home by himself. Salone Govt., you have to be consistent in your messaging, or you risk loosing credibility. But there is more to tell. The news out there in the wider world does not jive with what you are telling us.