Kingtom, May 9, 2025 — In a bid to strengthen interagency collaboration among Sierra Leone’s security forces, a high-level workshop was held Friday at the Police Wives Association Multi-Purpose Hall, Kingtom Police Barracks.
The session brought together top brass from the country’s security sector and marked a renewed commitment to cohesive national security strategies.
Inspector General of Police, William Fayia Sellu, opened the event by tracing the evolution of the nation’s security architecture.
He acknowledged past challenges posed by fragmented reporting lines between the police and military and celebrated recent reforms aimed at fostering unity.
“In the past, our security institutions operated in silos,” IG Sellu noted. “Today, we are changing that narrative through a unified reporting system and revitalised inter-agency cooperation.”
He cited the reactivation of the Police-Military Cooperation (POLMIC) initiative—originally launched in 2010—as a major step forward. With new officers now integrated into the platform, POLMIC is expected to improve coordination and build public confidence in the security sector.
“Disunity among us weakens national trust,” IG Sellu warned. “This new phase of collaboration will ensure we serve the people more effectively.”
Major General Amara I. Bangura, Chief of Defence Staff, reinforced the call for nationwide unity by announcing plans to host similar workshops across all six provincial headquarters.
He underscored the value of shared training and operational strategies, stating that mutual support among agencies is vital for raising Sierra Leone’s security standards.
“Togetherness is our strength,” Major General Bangura said. “We must see each other as allies, not rivals.”
Representing the Office of the National Security Coordinator, Chief of Staff Francis Languba Kallie stressed that no single agency can secure the nation alone. “Human security is a shared responsibility,” he remarked. “We must support each other to ensure both freedom from fear and freedom of fear.”
The workshop also featured presentations from Assistant Inspector General of Police Mustapha Kamara, Director of Training, and Colonel Kposowah, who welcomed participants. Deputy Inspector General of Police, Sahr Yomba Senesi, closed the session with a vote of thanks, hailing the initiative as a turning point in national security coordination.
The event underscored a unified message: Sierra Leone’s security depends not just on strength, but on solidarity.
