In a press release dated 29th November, 2024 signed by the Director of Defence Public Relations &Information, Issa Bangura, it states that 70 military officers in various categories were discharged from duty. The release gives a breakdown of administration action taken against the officers which ranges from administration discharge, compulsory discharge(Absent without leave) and misconduct. 53 officers ranging from major general to lieutenant had been discharged on administrative grounds, while 11 discharged on absent without leave, and 6 for misconduct. The decision, according to the release, aligns with section 169 (1) of the constitution of Sierra Leone Act No.6 of 1991 and paragraphs 26 and 27 (a&b) of the army orders No1. Of 1965.
In addition, the Defence Council has approved a lump sum payment equivalent to one year salary for the 53 officers in the administrative discharge category, in addition to gratuity and other entitlements. The discharge of the officers has taken immediate effect.
