Kpaka to Resume Testimony in Sia Kamara Murder Trial, Denies Killing Girlfriend
By: Patrick Sallia
The ongoing murder trial of politician and businessman Abdul Kpaka is set to resume on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, with the accused expected to return to the witness stand to continue his testimony in the death of his girlfriend, Sia Fatu Kamara.
Kpaka, who has been on remand for over one year and seven months, is standing trial for the alleged murder of Kamara on August 13, 2024. He has denied both the murder charge and any attempt to pervert the course of justice.
During his initial testimony on March 11, 2026, which lasted approximately one hour and thirty-eight minutes, Kpaka told the court that his eight-year relationship with the deceased was peaceful and without violence.
He recounted events leading up to Kamara’s death, stating that on August 11, 2024, she spent the night at his residence in Mambo Village, where they also finalized arrangements for her planned trip to the United States scheduled for September 2024.
Kpaka testified that on August 12, he drove Kamara to her residence at Metchem before later picking her up again. He said they returned to his home that evening, where she went to bed early while he remained in the living room attending to business calls.
According to his account, Kamara later complained about a recurring breathing condition and noted that medication she had previously obtained in Kenya had run out. Kpaka told the court he advised her to seek further medical attention during her upcoming trip abroad.
Describing the morning of August 13, Kpaka said he woke at around 6:00 a.m. and went to prepare warm water for Kamara. He said he returned to the bedroom after sensing something was wrong and found her collapsing.
“I rushed to her, but she had already fallen,” he told the court, adding that she was gasping for breath. He said he attempted to assist her by following her gestures, which included pointing to her chest, and administered mouth-to-mouth resuscitation.
Kpaka further testified that he contacted a nurse identified as Umu for guidance before rushing Kamara to an emergency hospital, where she was later pronounced dead.
He told the court that medical personnel initially attended to Kamara but later stopped, after which he was informed of her death and advised to transfer the body to the mortuary.
Following her death, Kamara’s sister, identified as Christiana, arrived at the hospital and later coordinated with family members in the United States regarding next steps. The body was subsequently taken to the family residence at Metchem, where prayers were held before it was eventually moved to a funeral home.
Kpaka also testified that tensions arose with Kamara’s family, alleging that some members expressed suspicion about the circumstances of her death and discussed reporting the matter to the police.
He said he maintained his innocence, stating, “I did not kill anyone and I have nothing to hide.”
Shortly after arriving at the family home, police officers arrested him. He was taken to the Adonkia Police Station, where he declined to make a formal statement without legal representation.
The defense further raised concerns in court regarding the availability of key evidence, including CCTV footage from the hospital, which they said is retained for only 20 days, and Kpaka’s mobile phone, which remains in police custody despite a court order for its release.
The trial continues on Wednesday as Kpaka resumes his evidence-in-chief, with the court expected to hear further details of his account.
Proceedings remain ongoing.
