Police Sergeant Fredrick (full name withheld), a 29-year-old officer in Freetown, played the Mercury Daily Special Lotto draw on Tuesday, September 8 2026, and won a whopping Nle240,000 (Two Hundred and Forty Million Old Leones).

Sergeant Fredrick, who said he has been a loyal Mercury International customer, playing both Lottery and Sports betting games, became the country’s latest millionaire after staking a total of Nle100 on two tickets (Nle50 on each ticket).

According to Sergeant Fredrick, after missing the earlier draw of the day, the Cotton Draw, he decided to attack the Mercury Daily Special draw with double tickets.

“Even though I always forecast numbers from the draws, I was not expecting such a huge win, and I do believe it was my time,” he said, adding that he played three numbers.

The Officer played 12-24-32, and the winning numbers of the Mercury Daily Special Lotto draw Edition 2343 were (32-37-24-10-12, Extra 11-29).

When asked about his plans for the money, the joyful officer, quite composed, expressed that he had no immediate plans, but would decide to invest in a business that will bring forth profit.

“I will continue to live the same quiet lifestyle as if I hadn’t won such an amount,” he said, adding that: “It’s a start in life, so I don’t want to rush and do anything drastic, but whatever I do, for sure I will invest in business.”

Congratulating the winner while presenting the cheque, Mercury International Chief Finance Officer, Mr Ekudayo Rowe, also provided some financial advice to the newest Lotto winner. He said,

“Use the money responsibly; invest in something worthwhile and also be an ambassador of Mercury International.”

Sergeant Fredrick indicated that he has been winning previously and has won NLe 36,000 and NLe 20,000 in both lotto. However, this latest win saw him walk away with NLe 204,314 (Two Hundred and Four Million, Three Hundred and Fourteen Thousand Old Leones) after tax.