Self-proclaimed career criminal Sam Walker, wanted in the United Kingdom for skipping bail on drug charges, was apprehended by Sierra Leonean authorities on Friday.
The dramatic arrest, filmed by Walker himself and uploaded to social media, shows him being approached by motorcycle police while on the streets of Freetown.
In the video, Walker questions the officers about their reasons for detaining him, claiming he’s merely documenting poverty and highlighting a case of a young girl hospitalized after drinking contaminated water.
The situation takes a turn when Walker boasts about possessing diamonds purchased from local mines, suggesting he could use them for a luxurious lifestyle elsewhere. This apparently led to a struggle, with his phone being knocked out of his hand. The video cuts out, but audio captures an officer instructing Walker to comply and not move.
A friend of Walker’s later uploaded the video to Facebook, expressing concern about his well-being in custody.
However, Walker was released 48 hours later. Upon release, he posted another video on Facebook, stating his arrest was a “misunderstanding” and unconnected to the Sierra Leonean government. He praised President Julius Maada Bio’s leadership and reiterated his intentions to help those living in poverty.
