Police Engages Fourah Bay College Leadership Following Campus Violence

Police Engages Fourah Bay College Leadership Following Campus Violence
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Assistant Inspector General (AIG) Sylvester M.N. Koroma, Regional Police Commander for Freetown West, held a high-level emergency meeting with college administrators on Saturday, 2nd May 2026, following disturbances that erupted on campus at Leicester Village the previous day.
The violence, which occurred on Friday, 1st May, involved a series of attacks allegedly carried out by students, resulting in destruction of property and injuries to multiple individuals. The unrest followed separate clashes on 30th April, marking two consecutive days of turmoil at the historic institution.