By: Benedict AbuBakarr Conteh
A woman is currently in police custody at the Panlap Police Division in Makeni as investigations continue into the mysterious death of a one-year-old girl in the Rokel community.
The incident occurred at the Back of Loko Compound in the Rokel area of Makeni.
According to community sources, the woman who was reportedly caring for the child at the time of her passing was arrested on Monday, August 4, 2025.
Eyewitnesses told Beline Media Empire that the arrest took place on Sesay Street while she was reportedly en route to the hospital with the child, who was said to be ill.
It was reported that the accused had been physically assaulting the child until the child's death.
A social media video posted by Alicia Koroma has ignited a debate in the comment section, with numerous users calling for justice.
The video showed the child to be lifeless, though this has not been confirmed by a certified medical practitioner.
An excerpt of the video
Police are yet to confirm the cause of death, and the matter remains under investigation.
On Wednesday, August 6, our team made attempts to obtain an official comment from the Regional Head of Police Media for the North East Region, but those efforts were unsuccessful.
Five days have passed since the incident, and the police have yet to provide a media update on this crucial matter.
Neighbours in the vicinity expressed fear and hesitation to speak on the matter, underscoring the sensitivity and tension surrounding the incident.
Beline Media Empire is closely monitoring this developing story and will provide updates as new details emerge.
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