The Sierra Leone Police have confirmed the killing of Reverend Father Augustine Dauda Amadu, a Catholic priest of the Immaculate Conception Parish in Kenema.
According to police reports, the incident occurred in the early hours of Saturday, 30 August 2025, at the priest’s residence in the Burma 3 community. Unidentified assailants allegedly broke into the parish house through a damaged window and attacked Father Amadu, who was living alone. He was later found dead, and his body has since been transferred to the Kenema Government Hospital mortuary for post-mortem examination.
Police noted that it remains unclear whether any property was stolen during the attack.
No arrests have yet been made, but investigators are currently questioning parishioners and church officials who were present at early morning service.
In the same statement, police referenced a separate operation in Bo on 27 August, during which officers arrested Rodney Massaquoi and his wife, Mamie Jacob. A cache of weapons, uniforms, and other materials was recovered from their residence.
Both suspects are now in custody.
The Sierra Leone Police assured the public and the Catholic community that a full investigation is underway and urged citizens to remain calm while providing any information that could aid ongoing inquiries.
