Kekeh Rider Arrested in Freetown with AK 47, 26 Rounds of Ammunition

A commercial kekeh rider has been arrested by police officers at the Ferry Junction checkpoint after he was allegedly found in possession of an AK-47 rifle and 26 rounds of ammunition.

The suspect, identified as Ibrahim Badamasi, was apprehended on Thursday, July 16, 2026, during a routine security operation conducted by officers stationed at the checkpoint.

According to the Sierra Leone Police, the checkpoint commander, Sub-Inspector Mustapha Sesay, became suspicious after the suspect allegedly attempted to conceal a bag underneath a parked vehicle. A subsequent search of the bag reportedly led to the discovery of the firearm and ammunition.