Internal Affairs Minister Morie Lengor Receives Report into Kailahun Bike Rider’s Death

The Minister of Internal Affairs, Rtd. AIG Morie Lengor, received the Independent Police Complaint Board (IPCB) investigation report concerning the June 21, 2026 Kailahun incident resulting in the death of a bike rider and subsequent partial burning of police barracks in the district.

IPCB Chairman, Mr. Saa Kpulum presented the findings at the Ministry’s headquarters on Gloucester Street, Freetown.

Chairman Kpulum said that the investigation indicated the death of the bike rider, which triggered Kailahun unrest, leading to youth vandalism of police barracks and residential quarters. He added that the investigation started when IPCB investigation team was deployed to Kailahun on June 22nd with support from the Ministry of Internal Affairs to conduct an independent inquiry per the Board’s legal mandate.