*LUNGI, 13 July 2026– The Sierra Leone Police (SLP), in collaboration with the Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces (RSLAF) and community stakeholders, has launched a large-scale environmental clean-up exercise across Lungi Township as part of preparations for the forthcoming ECOWAS Summit of Heads of State and Government.
The exercise, which is aimed at improving sanitation, strengthening security, and enhancing the overall appearance of the host community, saw the deployment of more than 150 Sierra Leone Police recruits to support cleaning activities at Freetown International Airport and other strategic locations. The recruits were received by the Local Unit Commander of the Lungi Police Division, Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP) Augustine Momoh Kamara, and the Local Unit Commander of the Anvil/Airport Police Division, CSP Mohamed Kugba Allieu, both of whom are jointly supervising the operation.
Personnel from the RSLAF, along with members of the local community, actively participated in the exercise. Working collectively, they cleared overgrown vegetation, removed refuse, swept streets, cleaned drainage channels, and sanitised public spaces.
The Police Commanders commended the recruits and all participants for their dedication and spirit of national service, noting that environmental cleanliness plays a vital role in promoting public health, enhancing security, and projecting a positive international image of Sierra Leone. They further reaffirmed the Sierra Leone Police’s commitment to working closely with partner institutions and local stakeholders to ensure a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for delegates attending the ECOWAS Summit.
SLP Media Team
