Wanted!
Alpha Amadu Bah, Key Figure in Makeni Illegal Protest
The aftermath of the August 10, 2022 illegal protest in the northeast city of Makeni continues to reverberate as the Sierra Leone Police have named Alpha Amadu Bah, Secretary of TAGMEM Group as a wanted person in connection to the violent demonstration. Alpha Amadu Bah, identified as one of the key figures in the protest, has gone into hiding along with other members of the Opposition Social Media Group known as TAGMEN following the tragic events that unfolded during the protest.
The illegal protest, which spiraled out of control, resulted in the death of several individuals, including police officers, and led to significant property damage in Makeni. The demonstrators took to the streets demanding the resignation of the president, who was reportedly abroad for medical treatment at the time. The situation escalated rapidly, with rioters clashing with law enforcement officers who struggled to contain the violence.
In a tragic turn of events, the Sierra Leone Police responded forcefully to the protest, resulting in the fatal shooting of key members of TAGMEN, including their leader Evangelist Samson. The violent crackdown by the authorities left many members of the opposition group fleeing for their safety, including Alpha Amadu Bah, whose whereabouts remain unknown, causing distress among their families.
Normal activities in the capital city and other towns within the opposition stronghold were brought to a standstill as tensions ran high in the aftermath of the protest. Alpha Amadu Bah, whose address is listed as number 4 Station Road in Makeni, was actively involved in mobilizing supporters for the protest, leading to the police declaring him a wanted individual, signaling that he could be arrested if located.
The Sierra Leone government has launched an inquiry into the August 10 riot, summoning members of the opposition, including the Mayor of Freetown, for questioning regarding their involvement in the unrest. The protest has been linked to the main opposition party, the All Peoples Congress (APC), resulting in the arrest and imprisonment of many of its members.
The ongoing search for Alpha Amadu Bah and other participants in the illegal protest underscores the seriousness with which the authorities are treating the events of August 10, 2022. The repercussions of the violent demonstration continue to cast a shadow over Makeni and raise concerns about the stability and security of the region moving forward. The fear and uncertainty surrounding the fate of Alpha Amadu Bah and others involved in the protest highlight the deep-seated divisions and tensions at play within Sierra Leone's political landscape.
