AYV News, April 3, 2026
A lecturer at Njala University’s School of Public Health is reportedly in hiding after receiving alleged death threats believed to be linked to a secret society, prompting heightened security concerns and an emergency response from both the university and the Sierra Leone Police.
Mr. Alusine Fofana, a lecturer based at the university’s Kowama Campus in Bo and a resident of the Q7 Bo Government Hospital Quarters, is said to have fled his home following repeated threats against his life. His wife and children have also reportedly been threatened, forcing the family to seek protection.
Following reports of the threats, the School of Public Health convened an emergency meeting on April 9, 2026, attended by academic and administrative staff to discuss what was described as a serious security matter involving one of its lecturers.
According to the meeting’s resolutions, Mr. Fofanainformed colleagues that he had received a letter allegedly from individuals identifying themselves as members of the Oradixx (Auridical) Fraternity, threatening to kill him and members of his family.
The lecturer reportedly told the committee that the threats stemmed from allegations that he had been discouraging students from joining the fraternity because of his Christian beliefs and the guidance he provides to students.
Members of staff strongly condemned the alleged threats, describing intimidation, harassment and violence as unacceptable within the university community. They also expressed solidarity with the lecturer and his family.
The committee resolved to call on the university administration to formally notify the Sierra Leone Police, consider immediate protective measures for the lecturer, reinforce its zero-tolerance policy on cult-related activities and encourage staff to report any suspicious activities.
The alleged threatening letter accused Mr. Fofana of attempting to undermine the fraternity by advising students against joining the organisation.
The message further alleged that he had once been a member of the fraternity while studying at NjalaUniversity in 2013 and warned of severe consequences for allegedly violating its rules.
The letter contained explicit death threats directed at Mr. Fofana and members of his family and claimed that his details had been circulated among affiliated groups.
Police Investigation Underway
Speaking to AYV, Detective Police Constable Osman Sesay of the Regional Scientific Support Unit (Cyber) of the Sierra Leone Police South Region confirmed that Mr. Fofana reported the matter to police on April 4, 2026.
According to the police, the lecturer stated that he had received the threatening via WhatsApp from an unidentified number on April 3.
Police said statements were obtained from Mr. Fofana, while investigations were immediately launched.
Security personnel, including officers from the Operational Support Division (OSD), the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) and the Integrated Intelligence Service (IIS), were reportedly deployed to protect his residence following intelligence that unidentified persons were searching for him.
Police investigations indicate that Mr. Fofana was a student at Njala University between 2013 and 2018, during which period he was allegedly initiated into the Oradixx fraternity.
Investigators said he later withdrew from the group shortly after initiation, rededicated his life to Christianity and eventually became an evangelist.
Police further stated that after becoming a lecturer, he consistently advised students against joining secret societies, an action investigators believe may have contributed to the threats allegedly directed at him.
Authorities also said they are conducting cyber investigations to identify the individual or individuals linked to the WhatsApp account from which the alleged threats originated.
The Sierra Leone Police said the matter remains under active investigation and that efforts are continuing to identify those responsible for the alleged threats.
Meanwhile, Njala University’s School of Public Health has reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring a safe learning and working environment and expressed confidence that both the university administration and security agencies will take all necessary steps to protect the lecturer and his family while investigations continue.
The allegations contained in the threatening letter and aspects of the police investigation have not been tested in court. The reported claims are based on statements made to the university committee and information released by the Sierra Leone Police. The investigation remains ongoing.
