The Kenema Police division in partnership with the Ministry of Basic Education and nine other public sector organizations, has banned street jogging and disorderly behavior among students and pupils. This initiative aims to reduce disruptive activities and maintain public order.

The other sectors involved in this collaboration include the Conference of Principals of Secondary Schools, the Office of National Security, Civil Society Organizations, the Human Rights Commission of Sierra Leone, the Inter-Religious Council, the Local Policing Partnership Board, Free Quality Education, Local Councils, and the Media.

During the meeting, the Local Unit Commander-LUC Alphonso Abdulai Fambulleh said, the issue of street jogging by pupils of different schools within Kenema has been alarming and needs to be put under control with immediate effect.

He said that there had been evidence of some people using street jogging to disturb the peace of citizens. He added that they are not against jogging in its entirety but it must be done responsibly.

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“I have worked with the AIG to bring up some resolutions that we have to discuss and agree on for the good of all in enhancing security measures. One of the things set as the resolution is that jogging can only be on Saturday, and on Sunday, the time should be from 6am-to 10am. Every school or organization who wishes to embark on public jogging must write for police clearance.” He said.

He advised everyone to put their hands on deck to protect the future of the children.

The Assistant Deputy Director of Education in Kenema, Mr. Michael Kpulun, thanked the police for their involvement and contribution in protecting the lives and property of citizens in his statement.

Assistant Inspector General of Police AIG Frances Moses Tower urged parents, educators, and others involved to keep an eye on their children and assist the police in ensuring safety at all times.

“This is a very serious issue which has to be addressed immediately.  We all believe that President Bio is spending a lot in the education sector, and we have been trying hard to enhance control of the children and that has to be always protected by everyone in the sector,” He said.

He declared their support for the police and urged all school administrators to follow the directive and take the appropriate action.

The Conference of Principals of Secondary Schools’ Mr. Dauda, denounced the act and said he will speak with his constituents to ensure that the proper action is taken. The SLP and other attendees cautioned that disobedience with the new rules could lead to disciplinary measures and asked other schools to follow them.

They also urge the public to report any violations to help with the effective enforcement of the ban.