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Africa-Press – Sierra-Leone. <\/strong><\/span>Sierra Leone\u2019s former president, Ernest Bai Koroma, is currently undergoing questioning at the police criminal investigations department in Freetown. Accompanied by his lawyer, Joseph Fitzgerald Kamara, the situation is tense as the CID gates and visitors passage have been sealed off, with stringent controls in place, permitting entry only with prior authorization.The CID headquarters\u2019 surroundings are barricaded, creating an atmosphere of heightened security. The former president, Dr. Ernest Bai Koroma, is actively engaged in the investigation process, responding to inquiries regarding the alleged failed coup attempt that occurred on 26 November.<\/p>\n

The gravity of the situation is underscored by the restricted access, indicating the sensitivity of the ongoing investigation. As the developments unfold, the public awaits further details on the proceedings inside the CID headquarters, with keen interest in the outcome of this significant event involving Sierra Leone\u2019s former leader. Stay tuned for additional updates as the situation continues to evolve.<\/p>\n

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Africa-Press – Sierra-Leone. Sierra Leone\u2019s former president, Ernest Bai Koroma, is currently undergoing questioning at the police criminal investigations department in Freetown. Accompanied by his lawyer, Joseph Fitzgerald Kamara, the situation is tense as the CID gates and visitors passage have been sealed off, with stringent controls in place, permitting entry only with prior authorization.The […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":84,"featured_media":25683,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2,12],"tags":[291,293,292],"class_list":["post-25684","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-all-news","category-policy","tag-africa-press","tag-africa-press-sierra-leone","tag-sierra-leone"],"yoast_head":"\nFormer President Koroma Faces Intense Questioning at CID Headquarters Amidst Tight Security - Sierra Leone<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Sierra Leone\u2019s former president, Ernest Bai Koroma, is currently undergoing questioning at the police criminal investiga ...\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" 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