VOPAD Station Manager Confesses to Deputy’s Murder, Police Arrest Five Accomplices
The Sierra Leone Police (SLP) have announced a major breakthrough in the investigation into the killing of journalist Samuel Brima Mattia. The principal suspect, Joseph M. Lamin, who is the Station Manager of VOPAD Radio 96.5FM, has confessed to orchestrating the crime.
According to police reports, Lamin admitted to hiring individuals, including one identified as Morlai, to carry out the killing of his deputy, Samuel Brima Mattia. Authorities have confirmed the swift arrest of the alleged hired killers, who are now cooperating with the on-going investigation.
The Sierra Leone Association of Journalists (SLAJ) has praised the police for their decisive action in the case and emphasized the importance of justice being served. “We commend the SLP for their diligent efforts and will continue to monitor the case to ensure accountability,” SLAJ said in a statement.
The motive behind the killing and further details of the investigation has not yet been disclosed. The SLP has assured the public of their commitment to uncovering all aspects of the crime and bringing those responsible to justice.
This development comes amid growing calls for the protection of journalists in Sierra Leone, with SLAJ and other organizations advocating for stronger measures to safeguard press freedom and ensure accountability for crimes against media professionals.
Further updates on the case are expected as investigations continue.
God is great, may Almighty God have mercy Samuel
President need to review
This man is an evil to the highest.
Let’s the president revive death penalty again because of people are playing too much of evil in this country. You killed your co-worker out of hatred and jealousy. Let’s the police officers deal with him vehemently according to the law in the country because of there is no peace for the wicked. My brother may your soul continue to rest in perfect peace till we meet again for judgement day.
Wicked world
Waterloo is known to be a spot for high crime rate in Sierra Leone. SLP should be more vigilant.
Can you imagine the case in question. The alleged killing of a co-worker. What a wicked world.
Ler them face the full force of the law.
The place that you are living has no crime rate! Stop giving my village a bad name, there’s crime everywhere for SL
Thanks SLP for this wonderful investigation and the arrest of the culprits. Keep on with the good work.
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