Ibrahim Bockarie, aged 35, was reportedly found dead on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, at his family’s residence in Benduma village, Jawei Chiefdom, Kailahun District. His body was discovered in a room, with blood stains and a kitchen knife nearby, suggesting a tragic incident involving his throat being slashed. The deceased, identified as Ibrahim Bockarie, had returned to Benduma from Daru on Monday, June 10, 2024.
The elder brother of the deceased, Chief Lahai Bockarie, acting town chief of Benduma Jawei, disclosed in an interview on June 16, 2024, that Ibrahim had expressed concerns about being pursued and harassed by unknown individuals, alleging they accused him of severing ties with them. Chief Lahai further explained that Ibrahim had recently returned to Benduma after spending several years in Liberia as a diamond miner, followed by a period in Tonkia Chiefdom, Kenema District, where he managed his life before returning home to help with farming activities.
According to Chief Lahai, Ibrahim, who had been divorced for several years and separated from his child’s whereabouts, had experienced health challenges after an injury sustained while operating a power saw. Despite seeking treatment in Daru, Ibrahim’s mental and physical state reportedly worsened, prompting his return to Benduma.
The deceased was laid to rest on the same day of the incident without undergoing a postmortem examination. Investigations into the circumstances surrounding Ibrahim Bockarie’s death are currently ongoing at the Criminal Investigation Department in Daru Divisional Headquarters, Jawei Chiefdom, Kailahun District.
