RENOWNED COCOA FARMER BRUTALLY MURDERED IN KENEMA

BY ABDUL MARTINS FODAY AMARA

Authorities have launched an urgent investigation into the brutal murder of a renowned Cocoa farmer, Bundu Kamando, in Kenema. He was found dead at his Cocoa farm with multiple stab wounds that indicate violent struggle. Initial reports suggest that Bundu Kamando sustained severe injuries while attempting to defend himself. Neighbours describe the scene as chaotic, with evidence of a struggle before he ultimately succumbed to his injuries. In a proactive move to maintain peace and Security, as well as bringing justice to victims in Gorama and Wandor Chiefdoms, Kenema District respectively, one Abu Kamando of Madina Village, Wandor Chiefdom is currently in police custody for allegedly killing his uncle, Bundu Kamando, a resident of Kamboma Village in the same chiefdom. According to the Officer in Command (O/C) of Baama Police Post, Inspector Prince Bernard Jaygboi Kamara, the suspect, Abu Kamando, was announced wanted in connection with a homicide that occurred on June 28, 2025, at a cocoa plantation farm believed to be a property of the deceased in Kamboma Village. O/C Kamara stated that the matter was reported to the Baama Police post by the town speaker, Chief Musa Baio, of the same village.

Consequently, the O/C furthered that he immediately informed and instructed his Crime Officer, D/PC 14450 Mansaray D.L., to team up with his Ops Officer, PC 13799 Abdularam Kpangay, and visit the scene of the crime to ascertain the authenticity of the report. He mentioned that, with the cooperation and support of the Paramount Chief, P/C Hary Sao Bojon Fangawa, and his local authorities, the scene of the crime was easily identified and accessed. Additionally, the Crime Officer professionally managed the crime scene and later transported the mortal remains of the deceased to town for interment as it was already deteriorating due to multiple lacerations inflicted by the suspect.

Furthermore, O/C Kamara revealed that before his arrest, the suspect went into hiding immediately after committing the crime. Fortunately, through a remarkable display of unity and collaboration, and with the assistance of community members who provided crucial information, they were able to apprehend the suspect at Mondema Town, Goramende Chiefdom, without incident.

The Inspector and O/C of the Baama Police Post thanked the Paramount Chief of Wandor Chiefdom, CSVs, and some community members from both Wandor and Goramende Chiefdoms for their support in the apprehension of the suspect, describing the cooperation as unprecedented and tagging it as a testament to the ongoing community engagement and partnership with the people of both Wandor and Goramende Chiefdoms. The suspect is currently in police custody, while the remains of the deceased were handed over to the family for a proper burial ceremony. However, the grave has been marked for exhumation when needed for an autopsy and the Local Unit Commander-Kenema Division, CSP Alphonso Ambulai Fambulleh (Correct man), has been accurately informed. Details will be provided in subsequent editions as the investigation continues.