Reverend Father Testifies Against Six Suspects Accused of Killing Kenema Catholic Priest

The tragic murder of Reverend Father Augustine Dauda Amadu came under sharp focus at Pademba Road Court No. 1 on Monday as witness testimony revealed chilling details of the priest’s death.
Appearing before Magistrate Mustapha Braima Jah were six accused men: Martin Sellu, Gbassay Swarray, Foday Sallu, John Bangalie alias Boika, Joseph Gilamaja Kamara alias Shine, and Foday Alhassan Sesay. They face charges of murder, conspiracy, armed robbery, and receiving stolen property.

Reverend Father Michael Thomas Lamboi, a key witness, recounted events of August 30, 2025. He told the court that after conducting morning prayers, he received several missed calls before learning of Father Amadu’s death. Acting swiftly, he traveled to Kenema, where he passed an ambulance and a crowd moving towards the mortuary. At the priest’s residence, he found the premises locked before proceeding to the police station to make a formal statement.