A disturbing video circulating on social media appears to show two military officers assaulting a Waka Fine bus driver in the Up Gun area of Freetown on Friday night, 23 October 2026, sparking public concern and calls for an investigation.
In the video, passengers can be heard calling for help as one of the officers is seen physically assaulting the driver, who also appears to be fighting back in an attempt to defend himself.
The incident has triggered reactions from members of the public, with some questioning the conduct of officers in uniform who are expected to protect citizens and maintain law and order.
The footage has also prompted calls for the Sierra Leone Armed Forces to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident and take appropriate disciplinary action against the officers if they are found to have acted unlawfully.
Members of the public are now awaiting an official response from the military authorities and the outcome of any investigation into the incident.
As of the time of publication, no official statement from the relevant military authorities was included in the information available about the incident.
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