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Corruption Watch Sierra Leone has strengthened its collaboration with the Sierra Leone Police (SLP) in Koinadugu District following a high-level engagement at the Kabala Police Division headquarters in Kabala town.
The visit, led by the National Coordinator of Corruption Watch Sierra Leone, Alhaji Abu Koroma, brought together a team from the organization and officers of the Kabala Police Division to discuss strategies aimed at eradicating corruption and improving professional standards within the force.
Speaking during the engagement, Support Officer Christiana Makavore welcomed the delegation and described the initiative as timely.
She commended the organization for what she called a bold step in conducting public education across various police departments. Makavore characterized the engagement as a “call to order to avoid corruption,” emphasizing the importance of integrity in policing.
Alhaji Abu Koroma outlined key discussion areas, including adherence to bail regulations, the need for unbiased criminal investigations, and vigilance in reporting corruption during public examinations across all centers. He urged officers to uphold the highest standards of integrity in their daily operations.
Koroma also stated that Corruption Watch Sierra Leone has been actively monitoring activities at the Kabala Police Division. According to him, the organization’s findings confirm that officers in the division are performing well in serving the people of Koinadugu District.
He further congratulated the division for what he described as significant achievements in reducing crime rates and incorporating anti-corruption measures into their operations.
Addressing issues within the District Traffic Department, Koroma acknowledged previous challenges involving some traffic officers. However, he noted that improvements have been observed under the leadership of Inspector Agnes Fefegula, the current District Traffic Officer.
He said the department is now demonstrating stronger performance in reducing corruption and minimizing traffic offences, thereby helping to prevent fatal accidents within Kabala township and the wider district.
In her concluding remarks, Inspector Fefegula encouraged Corruption Watch Sierra Leone to expand its engagement to other institutions, including drivers’ unions, stakeholders, and motorbike riders’ associations. She stressed the need for compliance with licensing requirements and adherence to road safety measures to avoid conflicts with the law.
Koroma, in response, urged the police division to continue supporting anti-corruption efforts by reporting cases to the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) of Sierra Leone.
The engagement ended with closing remarks from Support Officer Makavore, who highlighted the achievements of both Corruption Watch Sierra Leone and the ACC. She called for sustained efforts to bring anti-corruption initiatives closer to communities and institutions, including the Sierra Leone Police.
Speaking on behalf of the Local Unit Commander (LUC), she expressed appreciation for the visit and appealed for the continuation of the partnership between the police and Corruption Watch Sierra Leone in the ongoing fight against corruption.
