Yankuba Askia Bio, General Manager, Sierra Leone Ports and Harbours Authority (SLPHA)
Friends and family are grieving and looking for answers following the June 2, 2024, death of John Julius Conteh, an employee of the Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC). As the Sierra Leone Police (SLP) conduct their investigation, pressure is mounting on the Sierra Leone Ports and Harbours Authority (SLPHA) to make public the CCTV footage of the incident that resulted in his death. John Conteh’s close friends and family are pleading with SLPHA to release the CCTV footage to assist the police investigation.
They think the video may offer vital information in establishing whether foul play played a role in his demise. However, sources close to the SLP have indicated that SLPHA is hesitant to release the footage, raising suspicions about their intentions.
The Ministry of Employment, Labour, and Social Security is also involved in the investigation, citing the Factory’s Act 1974 as the legal basis for their involvement. General Manager of SLPHA, Yankuba Askia Bio, has refrained from commenting on the incident, stating that it is under police investigation and that he will not interfere with the legal process.
The reluctance of SLPHA to release the CCTV footage has sparked concerns about transparency and accountability within the organization. Many are wondering if SLPHA has something to hide and why they are not fully assisting with the investigation.
John Conteh’s friends and family are optimistic that the truth will eventually surface, as the investigation into his mysterious death continues. They are calling on SLPHA to do the right thing and release the CCTV footage to help bring closure to this tragic event.
Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story.
