In a somber announcement, Mr. Sinneh Bangura, a dedicated member of the Burial Team at Connaught Hospital’s Mortuary Department, disclosed the heartbreaking loss of over 25 young individuals to Kush.
“Today, our Burial Team will solemnly lay to rest over twenty-five unidentified deceased individuals who succumbed to Kush in various areas of Freetown,” Mr. Bangura stated.
The procession is scheduled to commence from the Mortuary to the Kingtom cemetery, where the victims will be interred at 12:00 pm.
The alarming rise in Kush-related fatalities underscores the urgent need for government intervention to stem this deadly tide, as communities mourn the untimely loss of their loved ones.
On Tuesday, the Parliament of Sierra Leone unanimously decided to invite the Ministry of Health, Ministry of Social Welfare, head of the Sierra Leone Police, and The National Drugs Law Enforcement Agency to appear before Honourable Members of Parliament on Monday 18 March 2024 in Committee Room 1, Parliament Building to update lawmakers on the incessant and negative impact of Kush on the youthful population of Sierra Leone.
In lieu of the aforesaid, Parliament would take appropriate measures to combat the situations in the country.
The motion was moved by the Deputy Majority Leader and Leader of Government Business Hon.Bashiru Silikie and seconded by Hon.Mohamed Trawallie Fofanah from Kambia District.
Earlier, Honourable Members from both sides of the political parties deliberated on the negative effects of the ‘kush ‘ drug on society and the number of young men and women who are dying from the incredulous drug addiction. Hon Members called for stronger measures to be instituted against the drug lords including the importers and sellers of tge harmful substances.
During the debate, both Leaders of the House promised to work in consonance to address the national menace and also recommended to the government for stronger penalties to be instituted for lawbreakers.
