12 Accused in Kailahun Police Barracks Fire Denied Bail

Principal Magistrate of the Eastern Province and Magistrate of Court No. 1 in the Kenema Judicial District, His Lordship Hadiu Daboh, has denied bail to 12 accused persons charged in connection with the alleged burning of the Kailahun Police Barracks.

The accused made their first appearance before the court on Tuesday, 1 July 2026, over the incident, which reportedly occurred on 21 June 2026.

According to court proceedings, the suspects were arrested on 30 June 2026 at about 7:40 p.m. before being arraigned before the magistrate.