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38 SLP Officers Return from Peacekeeping Mission in Somalia Freetown, 7 May 2025 – A contingent of 38 Sierra Leone Police (SLP) officers has returned home after successfully completing a peacekeeping mission in Somalia. The officers were deployed as part of an international effort to restore peace and stability in the East African nation. During …
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“CELEBRATING 73 YEARS OF EXCELLENCE IN HUMAN CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT AND NATION BUILDING” 5117 WILLIAM FAYIA SELLU, INSPECTOR GENERAL OF POLICE Download Full Speech
On April 27, 2025, the Sierra Leone Police, through its INTERPOL National Central Bureau in Freetown, successfully arrested the notorious fugitive Musa Jalloh. Jalloh, who is wanted in the Republic of Guinea for armed robbery and murder, is alleged to have killed a Guinean national and stolen a brand new 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser on …
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Kingtom Police Barracks, Sierra Leone – April 23, 2025 – A delegation from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Regional Headquarters in Dakar, Senegal, met with Inspector General of the Sierra Leone Police (SLP), Mr. William Fayia Sellu, to discuss a proposed partnership focused on capacity building within the police . Kenneth Rochford, …
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Freetown, Sierra Leone – In a significant win against transnational fraud, the Sierra Leone Police, in collaboration with INTERPOL and Ghanaian authorities, have successfully apprehended and extradited fugitive travel scammer Musa “Seaport” Kamara from Accra, Ghana. The operation, spearheaded by Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP) Genevieve Tity Cowan, Head of INTERPOL’s National Central Bureau in …
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In a remarkable turnaround for the Sierra Leone Police (SLP), Inspector General of police (IGP) William Fayia Sellu has earned a reputation as “Talk and Do,” a phrase often used to commend President Bio for his tangible achievements. Since assuming command two years ago, IGP Sellu has consistently delivered on his promises, garnering respect from …
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Port Loko, Sierra Leone – March 27, 2025: The Inspector General of Police (IGP), William Fayia Sellu, has set the stage for a historic transformation of the Sierra Leone Police (SLP), marking a shift from a traditional police force to a modern police service. During his working visit to the North-West Region, which covered Port …
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As part of his nationwide tour to engage communities on the transition of the Sierra Leone Police from a Force to a Police Service, Inspector General of Police (IGP) Mr. William Fayia Sellu made a significant stop at Masingbi Police Station on Friday, March 28, 2025. This visit followed his engagements in Makeni and Magburaka …
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KONO DISTRICT – In a dedicated effort to improve healthcare services for police personnel, Inspector General of Police William Fayia Sellu has inaugurated a new health centre in Kono District. In addition to enhancing medical access, IGP Sellu unveiled two brand new motorbikes aimed at assisting the medical team in the district, which serves two …
Freetown, Sierra Leone – The Sierra Leone Road Safety Authority (SLRSA) hosted a National Dialogue Platform meeting at its headquarters on Kissy Road, focusing on the effective implementation of the National Communique signed on October 7, 2024. This Communique has received support from the Sierra Leone Police (SLP), the SLRSA, and the Commercial Motorbike Riders …
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The Sierra Leone Police (SLP) which is operated under the Police Act No. 7 of 1964 is the national police force of the Republic of Sierra Leone. The SLP is primarily responsible for law enforcement and crime investigations throughout Sierra Leone. The Sierra Leone Police is under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, a cabinet ministry in the Government of Sierra Leone. This Ministry is responsible for the internal safety and security of the State.