Report reaching Africa24 newspaper has revealed that one Alpha Amadu Mansaray, 22 who hails from Kamabai Chiefdom in the northern province of the Republic of Sierra Leone and also a resident of New York-Yams Farm community in the Western Rural District and several others have escaped from police custody after they were arrested at an ‘Ataya’ base during the August 10, 2022 protest.

Several protesters on that fateful day on August 10,2022 called for the removal of incumbent President Julius Maada Bio; as they were chanting “Maada Bio Must Go”.

The protest, report say, came about following gross human rights violations by the ruling government, high rate of unemployment especially among youths and the high cost of living which had become unbearable for the common man to survive.

According to credible sources, Africa24 gathered that Alpha Amadu Mansaray was not directly involved in the August 10, 2022 protest but had gone to the said ‘Ataya’ base which is a relaxing spot for residents around Yams Farm community to have some quiet time.

Sources further disclosed that the Sierra Leone Police who raided this ‘Ataya’ base spontaneously swooped on and eventually arrested everyone that were found within the said ‘Ataya’ base; and Alpha was among those that were apprehended.

Africa24 discovered that Alpha  and others were taken into custody at the Police Station for further interrogation as they were all accused to have orchestrated the August 10, 2022 protest against the State. Their actions were considered by government and state authorities as a treason offence for them to have mounted an illegal protest.

During the course of our investigation, Africa24 also found out that, Alpha and co. whilst in police custody were able to make a miraculous escape for which they have been declared as fugitives.

Credible sources within the corridors of the Sierra Leone Police and by extension the State; say Alpha Amadu Mansaray, Mamadu Kamara, Sorie Bangura,Fatmata Sesay, Mohamed Turay and Abibatu Conteh all of Yams Farm community are wanted for two crimes.

They are wanted for their participation in an illegal protest to unseat a legitimate government an action that is considered as a treason offence. Also, for escaping from police custody, they are deemed as fugitives that is another grave crime.

As we went to press the exact whereabouts of Alpha Amadu Mansaray and others remain a mystery as they are nowhere to be found. Police are desperately searching for Alpha and others they are now wanted person(s).

The August 10,2022 protest left scores of civilians dead and about six police officers killed by protesters; state properties where vandalized including a police station in Kamakwie that was set ablaze and other government properties destroyed.