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News 2026-09-15

INTERPOL EXPERTS ENGAGE IGP SELLU ON STRENGTHENING FINANCIAL CRIME INVESTIGATION CAPACITY

Freetown, Sierra Leone – 14 September 2026: Two experts from the International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL), Kiyotaka Sekine and Carlos Gonzales Yepes, have paid a courtesy visit to the Inspector General of Police, Mr William Fayia Sellu, as part of efforts to strengthen collaboration between INTERPOL and the Sierra Leone Police (SLP), particularly in combating financial crimes and scams.

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News 2026-07-02

IGP William Fayia Sellu Honoured for Exemplary Service in Sierra Leone’s Public Sector Transformation

Freetown, Sierra Leone – 23 June 2026 – The Ministry of Public Administration and Political Affairs, in partnership with the Public Service Reform Unit (PSRU), has formally recognised outstanding public servants whose dedication and professionalism have significantly contributed to Sierra Leone’s national development..

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News 2026-07-02

LPPB KAMBIA HANDS OVER NEW MULTIPURPOSE HALL TO IGP SELLU

Kambia, 13 June 2026 – A historic ceremony was held in Kambia District on Saturday, 13 June 2026, as the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mr William Fayia Sellu, officially officiated the opening of the newly constructed Local Policing Partnership Board (LPPB) and the IGP William Fayia Sellu Multipurpose Hall.

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News 2026-07-02

IGP SELLU DELIVERS GOODWILL MESSAGE AT SLAJ AGM IN MAKENI

Makeni, 12 June 2026 – As part of ongoing efforts to strengthen the cordial working relationship between the Sierra Leone Police (SLP) and the Sierra Leone Association of Journalists (SLAJ), the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mr William Fayia Sellu, delivered a goodwill message during the opening session of SLAJ's Annual General Meeting (AGM), held at the University of Makeni Auditorium.

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News 2026-07-02

SLP Collaborates with VTO and DSTI to Enhance ICT Skills of Officers

Freetown, 11 June 2026 — The Sierra Leone Police (SLP), in partnership with the Victory Teens Organisation (VTO) and the Directorate of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI), has launched an extensive Information and Communication Technology (ICT) training programme for selected police officers across the country.

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News 2026-06-10

SLP BOOSTS OFFICERS’ WELFARE WITH MEDICAL SUPPLIES FOR SOUTH-EASTERN REGIONS

The Sierra Leone Police Medical Services has provided a consignment of medical supplies to Regional Police Commanders in the South-Eastern Regions as part of ongoing efforts to enhance the welfare and operational readiness of police personnel.

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News 2026-06-10

Security Sector Crowned Champions of Peace Gala Tournament

Freetown, Sierra Leone, 6 June 2026 – The Joint Security Forces emerged champions of the two-day Peace Gala Football Tournament after securing a hard-fought 2–1 victory over the Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) in an exciting final played at the SLFA Academy Complex, Kingtom.

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News 2026-06-10

SILEA Campus Gets New Solar-Powered Borehole

HASTINGS, Sierra Leone — A major milestone has been achieved at the Sierra Leone Peacekeeping and Law Enforcement Academy (SILEA), Hastings Campus, with the ongoing construction of a solar-powered borehole aimed at providing a reliable and sustainable water supply for police personnel.

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News 2026-05-19

INTERPOL Expert Pays Courtesy Call on IGP Sellu

A French INTERPOL expert, Police Commandant Didier Clergeot, paid a courtesy call on the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr William Fayia Sellu, on Monday, 18th May 2026, at Police Headquarters in Freetown ahead of a specialised training programme on border management operations.

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News 2026-05-19

IGP SELLU ADMONISHES POLICE RECRUITS AT SAMU

On Thursday, 14 May 2026, the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mr William Fayia Sellu, visited Samu in Kambia District, where he addressed police recruits currently undergoing training at the Advanced Public Order Training School (APOTS) of the Sierra Leone Peacekeeping and Law Enforcement Academy.

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News 2026-05-11

SLP and Partners Destroy Narcotic Drugs Worth Over NLe 1.6 Million at TOCU Headquarters

A huge quantity of narcotic drugs was on Friday, 6 March 2026, destroyed at the Headquarters of the Transnational Organised Crime Unit (TOCU) at Hastings, Freetown, in a symbolic exercise aimed at demonstrating transparency and strengthening the fight against drug trafficking in Sierra Leone

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News 2026-05-11

LUC Kamakwie Strengthens Partnership with Traditional Authorities in Sanda Magbolontho Chiefdom

Karene District, Sierra Leone – 9 May 2026 – In a bid to strengthen community-oriented policing and enhance security cooperation within Karene District, the Local Unit Commander (LUC) of Kamakwie Division, Superintendent John S. Koroma, together with his team, paid a courtesy visit to key traditional authorities and stakeholders in Sanda Magbolontho Chiefdom.

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