Freetown is still in the throes of sadness and tragedy for the two innocent kids found dead in a parked vehicle in compound of the National Pentecostal School in the city. A third child discovered with the two was in a critical condition.
The discovery of the children led to riots around the school’s vicinity at Mendes Street as Police had to fire teargas to disperse angry crowds that had stormed the school compound.
At the time, the speculation was that the kids were killed by unknown people and dumped in the parked vehicle.
There was unease in the capital the whole week as all kinds of speculations broke out. Some people said it was ritual murder by politicians, thoughts parts were not missing from the dead kids.
A medical report that the children died of suffocation seems to have calmed the rising tensions and placed to rest the many speculations and suspicions—At least for now. But questions are still being asked by residents of Freetown .
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THE POLICE STATEMENT ON THE TRAGEDY
The Pulse Blog report on the tragedy
Tragedy at Fort Street: Three Children Found in School Compound, Community Seeks Justice
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A wave of sorrow has swept through the Mend Street and Circular Road community following the
heartbreaking discovery of three children two boys and one girl inside the compound of the National Pentecostal School at Fort Street Freetown.
On March 18 2025, as usual, caring mothers sent their children to school, including a boy named Yusuf and two other children whose names are yet to be confirmed by BlogPulse. However, the routine day took a tragic turn when one mother arrived at noon to pick up her son, only to find him missing. Despite frantic searches, the children were nowhere to be found.
Hours of distress turned into devastation when the families received a shocking call around 12:30 a.m. An unidentified body had been discovered in the school compound. Rushing to the scene, relatives and neighbors were confronted with a horrifying reality three children were found under mysterious circumstances.
Two of the children were confirmed dead on the spot, while the third, a little girl, was severely injured and is now battling for her life. Witnesses claim she showed signs of severe abuse, intensifying the anguish and outrage among community members.
As news spread, emotions ran high. The grieving parents and furious residents demanded immediate answers from both the school and the authorities. Protests erupted in Yusuf’s neighborhood, with residents calling for justice.
In an effort to control the escalating situation, police intervened and used tear gas to disperse the crowds. Despite the chaos, the community remains steadfast in seeking justice for the innocent children.
As investigations continue, the parents mourn their tragic loss, awaiting answers that could explain how such a devastating incident occurred within a school compound.
Stay tuned to BlogPulse for further updates on this developing story.
A REPORT BY ALBERT MOMOH
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Tragedy at National Pentecostal School Sparks Unrest..
On March 17, 2025, three children—two boys and one girl—mysteriously disappeared from National Pentecostal School, Fort Street.
According to reports, two of the missing children were later found dead inside a car, sparking outrage among family members and local youths. The situation escalated into a violent protest, with rioters attempting to burn down the school.
However, the swift intervention of the police helped restore some order. The community remains in shock as investigations continue. Stay connected to Born to Blog for exclusive interviews with the school administration and grieving parents as more details unfold.
THE FORMER PRESIDENT OF THE SIERRA LEONE BAR ASSOCIATION, MRS. BASITA MICHAEL GAVE THIS RESPONSE : The news of the two kids found dead in mysterious circumstances is the kind of news that leaves you feeling not only sad and depressed but also broken angry and helpless.Broken because when you lose your child you feel part of you is gone.Angry and helpless because on top of your broken heart, if you are not connected rich or powerful, to get the attention of the Police or the criminal justice sector to investigate and possibly prosecute will be a long painfully frustrating experience.
My heart goes out to the families. I hope and Pray in this holy month of Ramadan and lent the Almighty will give them the strength to overcome their grief and they will not be disappointed by the system. On our part at ILRAJ the team will do their best to follow up on the matter with the relevant authorities and keep the public informed.
They are angels whose souls will rest in peace.
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