HINGA NORMAN FAMILY, SIERRA LEONE AND UK
29B New Place Square,
Drummond Road,
London
SE16 2HW, UK.
0207 394 1397
44-7985 695 135
14D Hanneson Street
New England Ville
Freetown Sierra Leone
232 - 76 - 614177
FIRST PRESS RELEASE
It is with regret that we have been informed of the unexpected loss of our Father, Chief Sam Hinga Norman who passed away in Dakar, Senegal on Thursday, 22nd of February 2007.
The cause of death remains unknown and the UN administered Special Court of Sierra Leone who has been responsible for our father’s protection and welfare are carrying out an autopsy which will be attended by an independent UK forensic pathologist to represent the interests of the family. The family hopes this matter will be carried out expeditiously so that the body can be returned to Sierra Leone for burial.
Whilst the family wishes to mourn in private their, husband, father, brother, grandfather, and uncle, the family also recognises, that the people of Sierra Leone wish to recognise the loss of this National Hero. The family supports this, but does not wish to see the death and funeral to become immersed into party politics of Sierra Leone.
Dr. Joe Demby has been asked by the family to assist with the funeral arrangements, which will take place in Bo. Once the appropriate funeral arrangements have been made, the family will inform the public.
In the meantime, books of condolence have been placed in the Church of Salvation in Edward Lane, Freetown and Sewa Road, Bo.
Photo: The late Samuel Hinga Norman.
Editor’s Note: Dr. Albert Joe Demby is a former Vice President of Sierra Leone(1996-2002).
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