{"id":1237,"date":"2022-08-15T17:05:00","date_gmt":"2022-08-15T17:05:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/daybreaknewspapersl.com\/?p=1237"},"modified":"2026-07-14T17:17:09","modified_gmt":"2026-07-14T17:17:09","slug":"slp-confirms-active-arrest-warrant-for-lungi-resident-in-ongoing-investigation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/daybreaknewspapersl.com\/?p=1237","title":{"rendered":"SLP Confirms Active Arrest Warrant for Lungi Resident in Ongoing Investigation<br>"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The Sierra Leone Police (SLP) has confirmed that an arrest warrant remains active for Johnson Musa Bangura, a resident of Lungi Town in the Port Loko District, in relation to an alleged case involving same-sex activity.<br><br>According to an investigation report from the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) at Lungi Police Station, the matter was reported to the police on August 5, 2022, following allegations made against Bangura.<br><br>The report states that preliminary investigations were launched after authorities received information about the allegation, which the police said had reportedly generated tension within the local community.<br><br>Police said Bangura was invited to appear at the Lungi Police Station to assist with investigations but allegedly failed to do so. The report further indicates that attempts were later made by officers to locate him at his residence, but those efforts were unsuccessful.<br><br>The CID document states that Bangura was subsequently declared wanted, with the police appealing for information from members of the public that could assist in locating him.<br><br>The police said investigations into the matter are ongoing, adding that relevant individuals have been interviewed as part of the process. Authorities maintained that the case will be handled in accordance with Sierra Leone\u2019s legal framework.<br><br>The Sierra Leone Police has urged Bangura to report to the nearest police station to assist with the ongoing investigation.<br><br>The allegations against Johnson Musa Bangura remain unproven and have not been determined by any court of law.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Sierra Leone Police (SLP) has confirmed that an arrest warrant remains active for Johnson Musa Bangura, a resident of Lungi Town in the Port Loko District, in relation to an alleged case involving same-sex activity. 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