Large Criminal Activity
Major armed robbery at SS Lodge Fuel Station in Makeni
Armed men attacked SS Lodge Fuel Station in Makeni, killing a fuel attendant and sparking a high‑profile police investigation.
On 12 January 2026, suspected armed robbers attacked SS Lodge Fuel Station in Makeni, Freetown, fatally shooting a fuel attendant during the heist. The attack prompted a major investigation by the Sierra Leone Police Criminal Investigations Department, which later announced that seven suspects were in custody. Among those detained is a police officer whose rifle was allegedly used in the attack. The case has drawn national attention as an example of violent crime targeting commercial establishments, and authorities continue to pursue related leads and strengthen operations against armed robbery and trafficking.
- Status
- active
- Location
- SS Lodge Fuel Station, Makeni, Western Area, Sierra Leone
- Date added
- 2026-03-26 05:26 UTC
- Last updated
- 2026-03-26 05:26 UTC
- Connected threats
- Not provided