SLPTA Probes Military Assault on Driver
The Sierra Leone Public Transport Authority (SLPTA) has launched a formal investigation into the alleged assault of a Waka Fine bus driver by two military officers, following widespread outrage triggered by footage of the incident circulating on social media.
According to a press statement released on September 26, 2026, the case is currently being handled jointly by the Military Police Regiment of the Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces and the Sierra Leone Police.
Transport authorities assured the public that the matter is receiving high-priority attention and promised full transparency as the investigation progresses. Officials have also urged eyewitnesses or anyone with relevant information to assist law enforcement.
Reaffirming its dedication to worker safety, the SLPTA emphasized that the physical security and well-being of public transit drivers and passengers remain its utmost priority.
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