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December 4, 2024 – Freetown, Sierra Leone His Excellency Julien Yombouno, the Guinean Ambassador to Sierra Leone, paid a courtesy visit to Inspector General of Police (IGP) William Fayia Sellu on Wednesday in a move aimed at bolstering diplomatic relations between the two neighboring countries. During the meeting, IGP Sellu warmly welcomed Ambassador Yombouno, emphasizing […]

Kingtom, Sierra Leone – The Surgeons in Action Foundation, a medical organization based in Spain, in partnership with Foundation CZ-Bisturi Solidario, has strengthened its collaboration with the Sierra Leone Police Hospital by donating a state-of-the-art ventilation machine valued at over $50,000. This initiative is part of a broader effort to enhance medical support and training

Freetown, 28th November 2024 – The Sierra Leone Police (SLP) has officially validated its Strategic Development Plan (SDP) for 2025-2029 during a session held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Academy conference room, which saw significant participation from various stakeholders. The validation exercise aimed to incorporate public feedback and ensure comprehensive scrutiny of the document,

In a significant operation, the Regional Police Commander of Freetown-East, Assistant Inspector General (AIG) Francis Brima Meinday, led a joint security effort that uncovered an illicit Kush production facility at a residence on Kanu Drive, Temne Town, Upper Allen Town. Concerns had been mounting in the community as several pupils from the nearby Baptist Secondary

Experts from the International Police Organization (INTERPOL) have completed their visit to Sierra Leone, focusing on the implementation of the INTERPOL I247 system and providing a specialized training program for personnel from various investigative units of the Sierra Leone Police (SLP) aimed at combating environmental and pharmaceutical crime. Over a three-day period, the experts conducted

HASTINGS, SIERRA LEONE – The African Union Formed Police Unit Assessment Team has declared the Sierra Leone Formed Police Unit (SLFPU-6) “fit for deployment” following a thorough evaluation, which took place from November 12 to 15, 2024, at the Sierra Leone Peacekeeping and Law Enforcement Academy (SILEA). The assessment spanned three days and involved a

The Sierra Leone Police (SLP) has reaffirmed its commitment to constructive collaboration with the Bike Riders Union (BRU) and the Sierra Leone Road Safety Authority (SLRSA) to tackle road traffic management issues in the country. This pledge was made during the launch of a National Dialogue involving all three institutions, following a Memorandum of Understanding

A team of experts from the International Police Organizations (INTERPOL) paid a courtesy visit to Inspector General of Police, Mr. William Fayia Sellu, to discuss ongoing collaborations in training and operational standards. The team, led by Assistant Director Pro Tempore for AFR, Mr. Theos Badege, aims to assess the National Central Bureau’s performance in relation

The African Union (AU) Assessment Team made a courtesy call to Inspector General of Police (IGP) Mr. William Fayia Sellu to evaluate the operational readiness of the sixth Formed Police Unit (FPU-6). This visit follows three months of rigorous training in preparation for their upcoming deployment to the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia. Assistant

Hastings, Sierra Leone – October 25, 2024 – The Sierra Leone Police (SLP) has initiated a three-day intensive training program for 250 Immigration officers at the Sierra Leone Peacekeeping and Law Enforcement Academy (SILEA) in Hastings. This training is part of the Department’s integration into the country’s uniformed security framework, aimed at equipping both junior