Freetown – Sierra Leone Police have arrested about 20 people, among them two members of the Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces, in connection with the alleged murder of Operations Support Division Sergeant David French in Waterloo.
Assistant Inspector-General of Police for Freetown East, Brima Kanneh, disclosed the development on Wednesday during the SLP’s weekly press conference at the Senior Officers’ Mess in Kingtom.
Sergeant No. 12565 David French was allegedly killed in Waterloo. The suspects are currently assisting investigators.
AIG Kanneh also confirmed the arrest of a man known as “Rasta” over the alleged murder of Kassim Kargbo on 19 August.
In a separate operation, police from the Eastend Division raided a house on Mammy Yoko Street on 3 September following a tip-off. Officers recovered approximately 75 cartons of Tramadol hidden in fruit cartons. The Transnational Organised Crime Unit is handling the case.
Other incidents reported in the Freetown East area include a fire on 2 September that claimed the lives of three children from the same family.
Meanwhile, four suspects have been arrested and paraded before the media in connection with an attempted robbery in Magburaka. The Criminal Investigation Department is leading the probe.
Director of Operations AIG Dr Martin John Senesie told journalists the police remain committed to maintaining peace and security across the country. He said officers continue regular patrols and checkpoints to deter crime.
A representative of the Office of National Security called for closer cooperation between security agencies, the media and the public, especially in the fight against drugs and organised crime.
The press conference also covered traffic management measures aimed at reducing road accidents, as well as the SLP’s recent observance of the International Day of Police Cooperation.
All the cases mentioned remain under active investigation.
