Lead Investigator Acknowledges Absence of Direct Evidence in Kpaka Murder Trial

Lead Investigator Acknowledges Absence of Direct Evidence in Kpaka Murder Trial

The lead police investigator in the murder prosecution of Abdul Kpaka has formally acknowledged under oath the absence of direct evidence linking the defendant to the death of Sia Fatu Kamara.

During cross-examination on Friday, November 28, 2025, at the High Court in Freetown, Detective Inspector Amara confirmed that the police case relies predominantly on "corroborative evidence." This included witness testimonies, hospital records, the cause of death certificate, and search materials, none of which provide a direct connection to the accused.

The court was informed that Ms. Kamara, who had a known heart condition, was pronounced clinically dead after being rushed to the Emergency Hospital. Her body was subsequently held at home for prayers before being transferred to a funeral home for three days prior to the autopsy.

The investigator conceded that crucial statements from the attending doctor, nurses, and funeral home personnel were secured two months after the case was initiated.

Further admissions revealed that the police did not request a forensic examination of the body before the autopsy and failed to visit the residence where the deceased was taken for prayers. The presence of a heart infection medication (Metronidazole) in Ms. Kamara's bag was also confirmed.

While Detective Inspector Amara stated he personally distrusted the defendant's claim of innocence, he admitted to relying on the complainant's narrative. The defence argues that these key admissions underscore the lack of a substantive case against Mr. Kpaka.

The trial is scheduled to resume on December 10, 2025, pending rulings on the bail application and a request to state a case to the Supreme Court.