Post a comment The Chinese Embassy in Sierra Leone has donated 15 Lifan motorbikes and additional operational equipment to the Office of National Security (ONS) to strengthen security operations in districts and remote communities across the country.
The handover took place on Thursday at ONS headquarters on OAU Drive, Tower Hill, where officials described the support as a practical intervention aimed at improving mobility, speeding up emergency response, and enhancing security presence in hard-to-reach areas.
National Security Coordinator Abdulai Caulker said the motorbikes would be deployed to district and provincial offices facing major transport challenges, enabling officers to reach communities faster and conduct more effective patrols, adding that the support targets operational constraints rather than ceremonial purposes.
The ONS noted that the bikes are expected to boost community engagement, improve coordination with local authorities, strengthen intelligence gathering, and enhance emergency response in areas where poor road conditions limit access for larger vehicles.
Deputy National Security Coordinator Dr. Ahmed Sannoh described the donation as a major boost to operational capacity, recalling previous Chinese support in December 2025, which included a 275 KVA generator, tablets, printers, and folding chairs, and said the continued assistance reflects a focus on improving day-to-day operations.
ONS officials said distribution of the motorbikes will begin immediately, prioritizing areas with the most severe mobility-related delays, but emphasized that effective use will depend on maintenance systems, fuel supply, rider training, and secure storage arrangements.
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Operational staff also stressed the need for long-term maintenance and replacement strategies to ensure sustainability of the equipment.
Chinese Ambassador Zhao Yong reaffirmed China’s commitment to supporting Sierra Leone’s security sector, describing the donation as part of ongoing bilateral cooperation. Officials noted that such support strengthens both operational capacity and diplomatic relations between the two countries.
ONS further emphasized that equipment alone is not sufficient to guarantee public safety, stressing the importance of training, adequate funding, and accountability systems.
For communities in remote areas, the motorbikes are expected to improve patrol visibility and reduce response times during emergencies, while providing a cost-effective mobility solution for areas inaccessible to larger vehicles.
The ceremony ended with the signing of a bilateral agreement and the symbolic handover of keys to the 15 motorbikes, marking another step toward improving decentralized security operations across Sierra Leone.
