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President Julius Maada Bio has dismissed Andrew Jaiah Kaikai as executive director of Sierra Leone’s National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and appointed Prince A. Bull Luseni to replace him.
The change was announced in a press release issued by the Office of the President at State House on Tuesday, August 11, 2026.
Kaikai’s removal comes amid renewed scrutiny over his reported appearance alongside Jos Leijdekkers, a Dutch fugitive wanted in Europe on major drug-trafficking charges.
The controversy surrounding Kaikai dates to March 2025, when investigative reports published video footage from a birthday celebration for then-Chief Immigration Officer Alusine Kanneh at LOR restaurant in Freetown.
The footage showed Leijdekkers at the event presenting a gift to Kanneh. Kaikai was also visible in the footage observing the celebrations.
The appearance of Kaikai at the event raised questions about his proximity to the fugitive, particularly because the NDLEA is responsible for combating drug trafficking in Sierra Leone.
Leijdekkers was previously filmed at a celebration in Freetown involving former Chief Immigration Officer Alusine Kanneh. Kaikai was also visible in footage from the event, according to reports by investigative outlet Follow the Money and other media organisations.
Leijdekkers, also known as “Bolle Jos” and “Chubby Jos,” is a Dutch national wanted in Europe over major drug-trafficking offences. A Rotterdam court sentenced him in absentia to 24 years in prison for ordering a murder and organising the transportation of seven tons of cocaine.
Kanneh was dismissed by President Bio in March 2025 after footage emerged showing him receiving a gift from Leijdekkers. The government confirmed Kanneh’s termination at the time, although it did not publicly provide detailed reasons for the decision.
Kaikai, however, remained in charge of the NDLEA following that episode. Parliament had approved his appointment as the agency’s executive director in October 2023.
His tenure also included leading government efforts against drug trafficking and substance abuse. The Office of National Security previously identified Kaikai as the NDLEA executive director during security operations targeting illicit drug activity along Sierra Leone’s borders.
The Anti-Corruption Commission separately investigated allegations concerning three vehicles Kaikai received while serving as chief immigration officer. In July 2024, the ACC said its investigation did not meet the prosecutorial threshold, noting that Kaikai had disclosed the vehicles to both Parliament and the commission.
The latest presidential decision brings Kaikai’s tenure at the NDLEA to an end and places Luseni at the head of the agency responsible for coordinating Sierra Leone’s efforts to prevent drug abuse, combat illicit drug supply and reduce drug-related crime.
