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Police in Kamakwie have held urgent talks with local commercial motorcycle riders following recent violent clashes involving bike riders in another part of the country.
The meeting took place on Saturday at the Kamakwie Court Barray. Superintendent John S. Koroma, who leads the local police division, called for the gathering to build trust between officers and union members.
Dozens of riders attended alongside officials from the Office of the National Security Coordinator and local government representatives.
Superintendent Koroma told the group that peace is essential for the district to develop. He referred specifically to violent events in Kailahun District involving motorcycle riders and warned Kamakwie riders not to follow that example.
He urged union members to bring their complaints to the authorities rather than taking the law into their own hands. He also encouraged them to settle disagreements through informal mediation where possible.
Deputy Superintendent Alex Alicious Fomoh, the divisional traffic officer, told riders that police would listen to their concerns and address them where they could.
Abu Bakarr Dumbuya, who chairs the Bike Riders Union, said the meeting came at an important time. He condemned the violence in Kailahun and promised that Kamakwie riders would cooperate fully with security forces.
“We will not allow disorder in this district,” Mr Dumbuya said.
Representatives from the National Security Coordinator’s office, including Mr Jacob Santigie Conteh, also spoke at the event. They stressed that community safety depends on good working relationships between police and local groups.
The meeting ended with union leaders giving a formal commitment to resolve disputes peacefully and maintain order in the district.
