Son of SLPP MP Brutally Killed After Partying at Freetown Nightclub

Emmanuel Tamba Gevao, the 28-year-old son of ruling Sierra Leone People’s Party (SLPP) MP Hon. Hindolo Moiwo Gevao, was brutally murdered at Amani Nightclub on Beccles Street, Brookfields, sparking outrage and renewed calls for police action.

The killing, which occurred recently, marks the third violent death linked to the nightclub, according to the grieving lawmaker. Hon. Gevao, who represents Kailahun District in the Eastern Region, condemned the police’s failure to shut down the establishment despite its alleged history of violence.

In an emotional interview with Sierraeye Magazine, Hon. Gevao revealed that his son, a University of Sierra Leone graduate and teacher, was “killed in cold blood.” He expressed frustration over stalled investigations into two previous murders at the same venue, forcing him to personally track down witnesses, including a kekeh (rickshaw) driver and a woman who last saw his son.

“I have had to do the police’s work,” he said, disclosing that he reported the case to the Central Police Station on June 20, 2025. “If my son’s case remains unsolved, the murderer will strike again.”

The wife of Amani Nightclub’s proprietor, speaking anonymously to Sierraeye, denied the murder took place on their premises, suggesting confusion due to multiple nightclubs on Beccles Street. “Because we are the most prominent club, people assume it is us,” she said.

However, Hon. Gevao insists the police must thoroughly investigate the nightclub, including searching for a potential murder weapon. “The police should have shut this place down long ago,” he said, questioning why the establishment remains open while its owner is reportedly under arrest.

The MP’s tragedy is compounded by the recent death of his brother, Sergeant Brima Gevao, who was allegedly poisoned just 33 days earlier. “Losing two family members in 33 days shows the alarming rate of murder in this city,” he lamented.

Despite repeated attempts, Sierraeye could not obtain a comment from the Sierra Leone Police on the investigation’s status.

As Hon. Gevao vows to push for justice, his plea highlights growing concerns over public safety and law enforcement’s effectiveness in Freetown. “We need results, not just words,” he said. “The lives of our young people depend on it.”