According to several popular social media pages, law student Edwina Hawa Jamiru has been invited by the Sierra Leone Police for questioning over suspected involvement in cybercrime-related activities. However, there has been no formal statement on the official Sierra Leone Police Facebook page confirming the development.
Jamiru, a 21-year-old student at Fourah Bay College, has been widely discussed online in recent months because of her public dispute with Appeals Court Judge Momoh Jah-Stevens and a series of controversial comments she made on social media.
In recent videos, Jamiru described First Lady Fatima Bio as fake, and said the SLPP is a fake party. She went further to claim that “even if the SLPP does the biggest ritual sacrifice, they will not come to power.”
She also accused the First Lady of running a “fake Hands Off Our Girls campaign” and described the current administration as a “nasty government.”
It is believed that these remarks, among other ongoing issues, may have contributed to her invitation by the Cybercrime Unit.
Public Reactions Online
The news has triggered strong reactions from netizens. While some people expressed support for Jamiru, others said she may be going through emotional or psychological distress.
Several commenters on social media suggested that after questioning, Edwina should be taken to a mental health facility, arguing that some of her recent behaviour shows signs of possible mental health challenges.
A History of Public Controversy
Jamiru first became a national figure during her paternity case involving Judge Jah-Stevens, a matter that led the High Court to order a DNA test. In recent weeks, she has also accused the judiciary of preventing her from accessing compensation she believes she is owed.
The situation has divided public opinion. Some civil society advocates say she must be treated fairly and not intimidated. Others believe the police have a responsibility to look into online posts that target public officials or may fall under cybercrime laws.
Police Yet to Provide Official Details
Despite the wide circulation of the news online, the Sierra Leone Police have not yet issued an official statement confirming the invitation or explaining the nature of the allegations at a time of writing this article.
