Claims of Sierra Leone Ambassador’s House Arrest Debunked Amid Cocaine Scandal

The Gleaner newspaper alleged that the Sierra Leone Ambassador to Guinea is under house arrest following the discovery of cocaine in an embassy vehicle. However, official statements from government authorities, including Minister Timothy Kabba, deny these claims and clarify the details of the incident, emphasizing ongoing investigations.

Recent allegations reported by the Gleaner newspaper on Facebook claimed that Sierra Leone’s Ambassador to Guinea, Alimamy Hassan Bangura, is under house arrest due to the arrest of his driver with cocaine and cash in the ambassador’s vehicle. However, Timothy Kabba, Sierra Leone’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, contested these claims, asserting they lack factual basis. On January 13, 2025, a vehicle linked to the Sierra Leone Embassy was seized by Guinean authorities, leading to the arrest of the driver and another suspect on drug-related charges.

The scandal originated when Guinea authorities impounded a vehicle belonging to the Sierra Leone Embassy, discovering a significant quantity of drugs. Following this incident, the Gleaner alleged the ambassador was under house arrest, causing public uproar in Sierra Leone about potential implications for the nation’s international reputation. The Sierra Leone government remained initially reticent while reportedly conducting a thorough investigation into the matter to ascertain facts and accountability.

DUBAWA’s investigation confirms the presence of a drug-related incident involving the ambassador’s vehicle, which has been seized. Nonetheless, there is no substantiation for the claim of the ambassador being placed under house arrest nor any evidence of the purported quantities of cocaine or cash mentioned. The government is actively addressing the situation in collaboration with Guinean authorities.

Original Source: dubawa.org