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Whistle-blower arrested, now fears for his life

CRIME

"WE ARE always encouraged to report any wrongdoings. Otherwise, we may become accomplices to that crime.” These are the words of Benjamin Sidu, a 48-year-old father, who said being a patriotic and responsible citizen backfired on him, badly.

Sidu’s ordeal started in November 2019, when he attempted to report crimes allegedly committed by his then tenants that included a series of hijackings and police collusion and corruption in the crimes.

He approached a branch commander whose name is known to The Sunday Independent who allegedly instructed him to "gather

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