Freetown, 3 October 2025 – The Sierra Leone Police (SLP), through its Training Directorate in collaboration with the Legal and Justice Department, has organised a one-day intensive training session on the newly enacted Criminal Procedure Act (CPA) 2024 for police prosecutors. The event took place at the Police Wives Multipurpose Hall in Kingtom.
The training, which focused on equipping prosecutors with the requisite knowledge and skills to handle cases effectively, is regarded as a key step in strengthening the administration of justice under the country’s new legal framework.
Speaking on behalf of the Inspector General of Police, who was unavoidably absent, Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) Sahr Yomba Senesi described the CPA 2024 as a milestone in Sierra Leone’s justice system. He urged prosecutors to fully master the provisions of the new Act, stressing that their competence in applying it would not only secure convictions but also build public trust in the judiciary.
“The CPA is more than just a law; it is a tool for justice. Prosecutors must understand it in its entirety to deliver effective service,” DIG Senesi emphasised.
Head of the Legal and Justice Support Department, Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Juan Bull Kamara, also highlighted the critical role of prosecutors in ensuring the success of the new law. “The courtroom is not a place for endless adjournments. A careless prosecutor is the greatest enemy of justice,” ACP Kamara cautioned, adding that the Act must be treated as “a living reality and not just words on paper.”
Director of Training, Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Joe Kamanda Bongay, explained that the session was designed to sharpen the skills and build the confidence of police prosecutors. “This training provides an opportunity to minimise errors and ensure prosecutors are adequately prepared to represent cases in court,” he noted.
The session was also attended by Senior State Counsel Alberta Kargbo from the Law Officers’ Department, along with police prosecutors from various courts who routinely engage with lawyers and magistrates. It is expected that the training will significantly enhance their ability to interpret and implement the provisions of the CPA 2024 in their prosecutorial duties.
The initiative forms part of the SLP’s wider commitment to strengthening professionalism within its ranks and ensuring the effective enforcement of justice and the rule of law.
SLP Media Team
