Man Arrested with 24 Mobile Phones Allegedly Stolen from Diang Telecentre at Sawulia Checkpoint

Police officers at the Sawulia Checkpoint have arrested a man found in possession of several items suspected to have been stolen from a telecentre in the Diang Chiefdom.
The suspect, identified as Alie Fofanah of Manjoro, Biriwa Chiefdom, was arrested on Monday, 22 June 2026, during a routine checkpoint operation.
According to the Sierra Leone Police, officers discovered a black bag in the suspect’s possession containing 24 used Android mobile phones of different models, 54 used SIM cards, a black-handled knife, a razor blade, four Android phone ejector pins, and Le390 in cash.
Police suspect the items were stolen from a telecentre in Segbeya, Dalakuru Area, Diang Chiefdom. Fofanah and the recovered items are currently being held at Panlap Police Station as investigations continue.