Sierra Leone : drame au sein du convoi présidentiel, quatre agents d’escorte tués dans un accident
Sierra Leone is in mourning after a serious road accident involving a vehicle in the presidential convoy's escort. The tragedy occurred on January 16, 2026 , on the road linking Freetown to Moyamba, while security forces were on an official mission.
According to available information, the vehicle in question, belonging to the presidential escort , was involved in a violent accident, the exact circumstances of which are still under investigation. The crash was fatal for four police officers , members of the special unit responsible for the security of high-ranking state officials.
The victims, all on duty at the time of the incident, died instantly, plunging their families, colleagues, and the entire country into deep sorrow. Other members of the convoy, including a leader of the escort unit, survived the accident and were taken to hospital.
Alerted quickly, Sierra Leonean authorities announced the opening of an investigation to determine the exact causes of this tragedy, which occurred during an official mission. Messages of condolence and tributes poured in, honoring the sacrifice of these officers who died in the line of duty.
This tragic accident underscores the risks faced daily by security forces, even during the most formal missions. Sierra Leone mourns today four of its sons, who fell in service to the Republic.
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