Senior security officials from Sierra Leone and Liberia convened in the strategic frontier town of Jendema on 15 February 2026 for a high-level border security meeting aimed at enhancing cross-border collaboration and reinforcing joint operational frameworks.
The engagement was hosted by the Regional Police Commander South, Assistant Inspector General of Police Andrew Mustapha Kamara, who outlined the objectives of the meeting. He stated that discussions would focus on reviewing joint patrol operations, strengthening intelligence-sharing mechanisms, reinforcing coordinated border management strategies, and deepening the longstanding relationship between the two neighbouring states.
In his address, AIG Kamara stressed that borders should serve as structured gateways for lawful movement, economic growth and peaceful coexistence, rather than barriers that foster suspicion. He reaffirmed that sustained collaboration among security institutions remains critical to countering transnational threats.
Delivering the welcome address, the Brigade Commander of 5 Brigade Gondama, A.O. Kamara, underscored the military’s commitment to safeguarding territorial integrity while maintaining seamless coordination with sister security agencies across the border.
The session was moderated by Lieutenant Colonel A.K. Sesay, Commanding Officer of the 14 Infantry Battalion, Pujehun, whose facilitation guided the deliberations and ensured constructive engagement among participants.
Representatives from Liberia also reaffirmed their country’s commitment to sustained cooperation. George S. Rogers Jr., Head of the Border Patrol Unit of the Liberia Immigration Service, reiterated Liberia’s readiness to continue joint patrols and intelligence coordination. Danny B. Conteh, Director of the Liberia Immigration Service, emphasised the importance of harmonised border governance and structured information exchange.
From a regional integration perspective, a representative of the Mano River Union Immigration, Ibrahim Kofi, highlighted the role of cross-border cooperation in advancing regional stability and development. Mujiru I.I. Kallon of the National Revenue Authority (Customs Department) addressed the economic significance of secure and well-regulated border operations.
Representing the Inspector General of Police, the Director of Operations, Assistant Inspector General of Police John Martin Senesie, delivered a strategic statement emphasising professionalism, capacity building and doctrinal alignment within the Sierra Leone Police as essential pillars for sustainable cross-border security collaboration.
Beyond operational updates and patrol schedules, discussions also focused on strengthening trust among border communities, preventing illicit trade and irregular migration, and combating other forms of transnational crime. Participants further underscored the importance of preserving the peace both nations have worked diligently to maintain.
The meeting concluded with a renewed commitment from both sides to safeguard their shared frontier through unity, structured coordination and mutual respect.
The deliberations in Jendema underscored a clear message: security along the Mano River corridor remains a shared responsibility and, through continued collaboration, will be steadfastly upheld.
SLP Media Team
