Eleven rioters were arrested during the riot in Kenema Monday and four hospitalized, police sources disclose.

Police Constable, Jonathan Tamba Kondokwi of the Police Media Unit said Wednesday that the situation is under control and residents of the township are going about their normal business after a curfew was imposed.

He however says the curfew has been rescinded.

"At no time were the Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces (RSLAF) called upon to put the situation under control even though we have a Military Aide to Civil Power agreement," Kondokwi said and stressed that the situation was quelled by police personnel.

He explained that the riot was a public order obstruction, which the police are capable to handle without excessive force.

Kondokwi says they are currently investigating the death of the two commercial motorcycle riders and what led to the riot in the town.

"After the two corpses were discovered, the Regional Police Commander East, Elizabeth Turay held a meeting with the executive of the Bike Rental Association in a bid to settle the situation," he said.

Kondokwi says voluntary caution statements have been taken from those arrested and any one found wanting would be charged to court.

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