Kono

A man has reportedly died after collapsing during an alcohol drinking challenge involving another man in Kono District, according to reports from the scene. The incident is said to have occurred on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, after the two men agreed to a bet centred on the consumption of alcohol. Witnesses reported that while the [...] The post Police Probe Death of Man Who Collapsed, Died During Alcohol Challenge in Kono appeared first on Sierraloaded.

Koidu City, Kono District — High Court Judge Justice Santigie Sorie Bangura has sentenced Amos Aiah Daniel to a record 215 years in prison after convicting him of conspiracy, murder and wounding with intent in the rape and killing of a child. Daniel’s mother, Theresa Konomanyie, received 15 years for conspiracy but was cleared of [...]

By Fatima Kpaka Koidu City, Kono District — High Court Judge Justice Santigie Sorie Bangura has sentenced Amos Aiah Daniel to an unprecedented 215 years in prison after convicting him [...]

By Fatima Kpaka Koidu City, Kono District — High Court Judge Justice Santigie Sorie Bangura has sentenced Amos Aiah Daniel to an unprecedented 215 years in prison after convicting him [...]

Five representatives from each of 200 local SLPP support groups have formally registered with district party executives, a procedural step that consolidates grassroots backing for flagbearer aspirant Alhaji Musa Tarawally ahead of the 2028 elections. The registration meeting was convened on July 27 at the SLPP district office in Kono District, where attendees also discussed [...] The post Kono Support Groups Formalise Registration for Tarawally’s 2028 Campaign appeared first on Sierraloaded.

Residents and motorists in Ngandon-Gbane, Kono District, are raising concerns over the worsening condition of a key road network that has become increasingly difficult to navigate, particularly during the rainy season. The road, which serves as a vital link for farmers, traders, and transport operators, has deteriorated significantly, disrupting the movement of goods and people [...] The post Residents Decry Deteriorating Road Conditions in Ngandon-Gbane, Kono District appeared first on Sierraloaded.

Concern continues to grow in Kono District following the disappearance of a mother and her five-year-old son, as police intensify investigations into the case. According to reports, Jeneba Sesay, popularly known as “Jeneba Bullet,” and her son, Alia Sesay, went missing on Monday morning, 19th July 2026, from Old Yengema Road in Kono District. Their [...] The post Police Investigate as Mother and Five-Year-Old Son Go Missing in Kono District appeared first on Sierraloaded.