Kailahun

A family of three has reportedly died after a fence collapsed at Goderich Metchkem, Kailahun Court Barry, in the early hours of Monday following heavy rainfall. Reports indicate that the heavy overnight downpour weakened the structure, causing it to collapse suddenly while the victims were inside their residence. The collapse reportedly left them with no [...] The post Heavy Rain Turns Deadly in Goderich as Fence Collapse Kills Family of Three appeared first on Sierraloaded.

Inspector General of Police (IGP) William Fayia Sellu has paid a visit to Kailahun District to engage community leaders and police personnel following the recent incident in which the Kailahun Police Barracks was set on fire on August 1, 2026. During his visit to Kailahun, IG Sellu first visited the site of the destroyed police [...] The post IGP Sellu Visits Kailahun Following Barracks Fire, Calls for Peace and Police-Community Unity appeared first on Sierraloaded.

A cocoa dispute in Kailahun District has led to renewed calls for peaceful conflict resolution among farming communities, as they stress the importance of dialogue to prevent disagreements from escalating into violence. The incident has drawn attention to how disputes over agricultural resources can affect relationships in rural communities where farming remains a major source [...] The post Cocoa Dispute Sparks Call for Peaceful Conflict Resolution in Kailahun Farming Communities appeared first on Sierraloaded.

-The Independent Police Complaints Board (IPCB) has called for a Coroner’s Inquest into the death of Abdulai Kallon, a member of the Bike Riders Union (BRU), who died while in police custody in Kailahun.

By Sallieu S. Kanu Freetown, July 28, 2026: – The Independent Police Complaints Board (IPCB) has recommended a Coroner’s Inquest into the death of Abdulai Kallon, a member of the [...]

The Minister of Internal Affairs, Rtd. AIG Morie Lengor, received the Independent Police Complaint Board (IPCB) investigation report concerning the June 21, 2026 Kailahun incident resulting in the death of a bike rider and subsequent partial burning of police barracks in the district. IPCB Chairman, Mr. Saa Kpulum presented the findings at the Ministry’s headquarters [...] The post Internal Affairs Minister Morie Lengor Receives Report into Kailahun Bike Rider’s Death appeared first on Sierraloaded.

Freetown, July 24 (SLENA)-The Minister Internal Affairs Rtd. AIG Morie Lengor Esq. received Independent Police Complaint Board (IPCB) investigation report concerning June 21, 2026, Kailahun incident resulting bike rider death and subsequent partial burning police barracks. IPCB Chairman Mr. Saa Kpulum presented report during Ministry headquarters meeting Gloucester Street, Freetown, following independent investigation completion. Chairman Kpulum stated Board launched investigation following...

By: Josephine Nyeweah, Kenema The Sierra Leone Teacher’s Union (SLTU), in collaboration with the Canadian Teacher’s Federation (CTF), has schooled 150 primary school teachers from Kenema, Kono and Kailahun districts in the Eastern Region. The training happened at the Sierra Leone Teachers Union regional office, Wahman Abu Road, in Kenema, with the aim of empowering [...] The post SLTU & CTF Train 150 Eastern Region Primary School Teachers first appeared on Independent Observer.