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Corruption Watch Sierra Leone has given the Koinadugu District Security Committee (DISEC) a seven-working-day ultimatum to release official documents authorising the establishment and operation of the Malaforia Checkpoint in Sengbeh Chiefdom, Koinadugu District.
In a formal letter dated June 29, 2026, and addressed to the Chairman of DISEC Koinadugu in Kabala, the organisation requested copies of the DISEC resolution, approval letter, or operation order governing the security checkpoint located at Malaforia Community.
The organisation said the request forms part of its mandate to monitor security sector conduct, promote transparency, and protect the rights of citizens and commercial motorbike riders in Koinadugu District. It noted that it is working in partnership with the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) to promote accountability in public institutions.
Corruption Watch Sierra Leone is requesting documents confirming that DISEC authorised the checkpoint for the 2025/2026 period. It also wants confirmation that the checkpoint appears on the Sierra Leone Police Headquarters’ approved list of checkpoints in line with the Inspector General of Police’s January 2025 directive aimed at reducing the number of checkpoints across the country.
In addition, the organisation requested the operation order outlining the checkpoint’s purpose, operating hours, participating security agencies, and command structure.
According to the letter, the request is being made pursuant to Section 27 of the Constitution of Sierra Leone and the Right to Access Information Act, 2013, which provide for public access to information held by public institutions in the public interest.
Corruption Watch Sierra Leone said the requested information would be used to educate commercial motorbike riders, verify the legality of the checkpoint’s operations, and help prevent alleged extortion and unlawful collections at security checkpoints.
The organisation urged DISEC Koinadugu to provide the requested documents within seven working days of receiving the letter, while expressing its willingness to engage directly with the district security committee to promote lawful, transparent, and accountable security operations in Koinadugu District.
The request comes amid ongoing public interest in the legality, oversight, and accountability of security checkpoints operating across Sierra Leone.
