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Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Mr William Fayia Sellu on Monday, May 18, 2026, hosted French INTERPOL expert, Police Commandant Didier Clergeot, at the Police Headquarters in Freetown ahead of the commencement of a specialised training programme on border management operations.
The courtesy visit formed part of ongoing international cooperation aimed at strengthening the capacity of Sierra Leone’s law enforcement agencies in combating transnational crimes and improving border security operations.
Speaking during the engagement, Commandant Didier Clergeot said the training programme is designed to enhance the skills and operational capacity of personnel of the Sierra Leone Police (SLP) and the Sierra Leone Immigration Department in identifying stolen vehicles, fraudulent passports, and other cross-border criminal activities.
According to the INTERPOL expert, participants will also receive practical training on the effective use of the INTERPOL system in reporting, tracking, and monitoring criminal activities across borders.
Commandant Clergeot explained that the initiative forms part of broader international efforts to support law enforcement institutions in strengthening border security and combating organised crime within the sub-region.
Responding, IGP William Fayia Sellu welcomed and thanked the French INTERPOL expert for what he described as a timely and important intervention for Sierra Leone’s security sector.
The IGP stated that Sierra Leone shares several porous border crossing points with neighbouring Liberia and Guinea, making effective border management and cross-border cooperation critical to both national and regional security.
Mr Sellu further noted that the specialised training would significantly improve the operational capacity of police officers and other security personnel in detecting stolen vehicles and fraudulent travel documents. He added that the programme would also strengthen officers’ knowledge and practical use of INTERPOL tools and systems in crime detection and prevention.
The five-day intensive training programme has officially commenced with the participation of twelve police officers, two immigration officers, representatives from the Sierra Leone Ports Authority, and officials of the National Revenue Authority (NRA).
The official opening ceremony of the training programme was attended by the Deputy Inspector-General of Police, Mr Sahr Yomba Senesi, who represented the IGP during the event facilitated by the French INTERPOL expert.
The training is expected to contribute to ongoing efforts aimed at improving border management operations, strengthening inter-agency collaboration, and enhancing Sierra Leone’s response to transnational organised crime.
