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Claim: A viral image from the blog, Sierra Network Salone on Facebook, shows that musician and politician, Natasha Beckley, has been declared wanted by the Sierra Leone Police for unlawful possession of narcotic drugs and related offences.
Verdict: True! The Sierra Leone Police, through its official Facebook page, confirmed that an arrest warrant has indeed been issued for Natasha Beckley. Although the claim initially sparked controversy among fans and supporters, the Sierra Leone police’s post on its official Facebook page verified its authenticity.
Full Text
A social media post on Facebook from the blog, Sierra Network Salone featured a “Wanted” notice purportedly from the Sierra Leone Police, showing the image of Natasha Beckley, described as being wanted for unlawful possession of narcotic drugs and other related offences.
The post quickly gained traction on Facebook, especially after Sierra Network Salone shared the image with the headline “WANTED! WANTED! WANTED!” Many Sierra Leoneans expressed doubt over the authenticity of the poster.
Screenshots of the controversy on the post made by Sierra Network Salone on Facebook
Some users suggested the notice was politically motivated, linking it to Beckley’s recent political involvement. Others dismissed it as fake, claiming the artist had recently posted a video stating she was safe at home.
Reason for Fact-Checking:
DUBAWA decided to fact-check this claim due to the high level of controversy and conflicting narratives surrounding it. While some supporters argued that the wanted notice was fabricated, others believed it to be genuine. The confusion was further fueled when Natasha Beckley posted a video and then released another statement saying she was not on the run, only to later acknowledge through a post on her official page that she had received the notice and was in talks with her lawyers.
Given the widespread circulation of the image and the conflicting reactions from the public, it became necessary to verify the authenticity of the police notice and provide clarity on the issue.
Verification
The controversy deepened when Natasha Beckley herself initially took to social media to deny the claim, saying she was not under arrest and was “at home doing fine.” However, shortly after the Sierra Leone Police published the wanted notice on its verified Facebook page, Natasha posted another update acknowledging the situation and confirming she was now in consultation with her lawyers. DUBAWA also reached out to the Sierra Leone Police Communication Unit for further clarity on the issue, and ACP Brima Kamara confirmed that the arrest warrant was issued.
DUBAWA verified that the official post from the Sierra Leone Police contains the same image and details as the viral version, confirming its authenticity. The notice, titled “WANTED WANTED! WANTED! – Natasha Beckley”, carries the warrant number C/R No. 161/2025 and contact details for the Transnational Organised Crime Unit (TOCU) and CID Headquarters, matching standard police procedure for public notices.
Sierra Leone Police “Wanted” notice for Natasha Beckley, as shared on Facebook.
Another news network, Truth Media, also got a grip of the story, affirming the claim that Natasha Beckley is wanted.
Conclusion
The claim that the Sierra Leone Police has declared Natasha Beckley wanted is accurate. The police have officially confirmed the information through their verified Facebook account. Although initial scepticism arose from fans and political supporters, subsequent developments and the artist’s own admission validate the authenticity of the police notice.
