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Sierra Leone Paramount Chiefs demand investigation into desecration of late chief
The National Council of Paramount Chiefs of Sierra Leone (NCPC-SL) has called for a government investigation following the exhumation and desecration of the remains of the late Paramount Chief Cyril Foray Gondor II. The incident occurred in Pendembu Town, Upper Bambara Chiefdom, in the Kailahun District during the night of October 16 and the early hours of October 17, 2026.
According to the Council, the late chief’s tomb was destroyed, his remains were exhumed and paraded through the town, and his coffin was set on fire. Additionally, five houses belonging to the late chief, his wife, and close family members were reportedly vandalized and looted. Graphic images and videos of the incident were subsequently circulated on social media.
The NCPC-SL, which represents chiefs from all 190 chiefdoms in the country, has made several demands, including the formation of an investigative committee with Council representation, strengthened police investigations, and expedited judicial trials for those responsible. The Council also requested government security support for the bereaved family to ensure traditional rites can be completed peacefully.
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Cyril Foray Gondor II · Kailahun District · National Council of Paramount Chiefs of Sierra Leone · Pendembu · Sierra Leone Police
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- [● 3 SOURCES] The remains of Paramount Chief Cyril Foray Gondor II were exhumed and desecrated in Pendembu Town. www.sierraleonemonitor.com · truthmedia.sl · sierraloaded.sl
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The NCPC-SL has called for the government to form an investigative committee. www.sierraleonemonitor.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The incident occurred on the night of October 16 and the early hours of October 17, 2026. www.sierraleonemonitor.com · truthmedia.sl · sierraloaded.sl
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Council warned that circulating graphic content of the incident is a criminal offense under the Cybersecurity and Crime Act, 2021. truthmedia.sl
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Council requested that the judiciary expedite the trial of anyone found culpable. www.sierraleonemonitor.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The late chief was the Paramount Chief of Upper Bambara Chiefdom and a Member of Parliament for Kailahun District. truthmedia.sl · sierraloaded.sl
- [● 2 SOURCES] Paramount Chief Cyril Foray Gondor II died on September 5, 2026. truthmedia.sl · sierraloaded.sl
- [● 3 SOURCES] Five houses belonging to the late chief and his family were vandalized and looted. www.sierraleonemonitor.com · truthmedia.sl · sierraloaded.sl