Police officers attached at the Moyamba Junction Police Station have over the weekend arrested one Issa Kamara for unlawful possession of firearm and ammunition.
Officer Commanding Moyamba Junction Police Station, Inspector Sultan Sewa confirmed that the Suspect, in his mid 40s, is alleged to have participated in robbery attacks within Moyamba District and beyond.
Suspect, Issa Kamara, an ex-combatant is believed to have spent considerable time in Liberia before returning to his Village in Gbapi Junction, Songo Section, Fakunya Chiefdom, Moyamba District where he is alleged to have been busy terrorising harmless civilians.
He was arrested together with an accomplice, Zenaida Libi, 32, whom Issa Kamara allegedly obtained the firearm from.
Both suspects have been taken to Moyamba Divisional Headquarters for safe keeping while investigation continues.
By Jonathan Hindolo Kurabu, D Catalyst
17/02/2021. ISSUE NO: 8004