Freetown, Sierra Leone — Vice President of the Republic of Sierra Leone, Dr. Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh, has paid heartfelt final respects to his late personal driver, Alpha Umaru Jalloh, who died in a tragic road accident.
According to reports, the Vice President described the deceased as more than an employee, viewing him as a close family member due to his years of diligent and loyal service.
In a moving tribute, Dr. Jalloh reportedly said, “Go and take your rest Brother till we meet again,” reflecting the deep personal bond they shared.
Alpha Umaru Jalloh, who served as the Vice President’s main/chief driver, lost his life alongside Warrant Officer (WO) Kamara Jabbie, a military personnel attached to the VP’s security detail. The fatal accident occurred on Thursday night along the Makeni-Gbomsamba road (reports also mention the Masiaka-Bo Road area in some accounts).
The incident has sent shockwaves through government circles and the wider Sierra Leonean public, with many offering condolences to the Vice President and the bereaved families.
This tragedy underscores the risks faced by those in close protective roles around high-profile public officials and has renewed calls for improved road safety measures across Sierra Leone’s highways.
May their souls rest in perfect peace.
