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The Inspector General of Police (IGP), William Fayia Sellu, officiated the opening of the newly constructed Local Policing Partnership Board (LPPB) and the IGP William Fayia Sellu Multipurpose Hall in Kambia District on Saturday, 13 June 2026.
The landmark project was spearheaded and solely funded by the Chairman of the Kambia District LPPB, Mr Abu Bakar Sumah, in recognition of the importance of community policing and fostering partnerships.
In his welcome address, the Paramount Chief of Gbileh Chiefdom, PC Alhaji Alusine Sankoh Sorie Yillah II, commended the visit of the IGP and his wife and provided an update on the security situation within the district. He highlighted the prevailing peace and stability in Kambia and praised the strong collaboration between Sierra Leonean security agencies and their Guinean counterparts at the district’s two major border crossings.
The Paramount Chief assured the IGP that effective security measures remain in place to uphold law and order throughout the district.
Delivering his keynote speech, IGP William Fayia Sellu expressed profound gratitude to Mr Abu Bakar Sumah and the LPPB for their outstanding commitment to community development and police support. He reaffirmed his dedication to strengthening the operations of the LPPB and enhancing the functionality of the newly established facility.
IGP Sellu stressed that effective policing necessitates strong partnerships between the police and local communities. He encouraged community stakeholders, particularly young people, to actively share information with the police and support crime prevention initiatives. He noted that the number of police officers is not proportionate to the population they serve.
He further urged all LPPB members to remain vigilant, monitor activities within their communities closely, and report any suspicious behaviour promptly for swift intervention. He also encouraged stakeholders to ensure the facility is used effectively as a centre for community engagement, security coordination, and development initiatives.
The Inspector General pledged substantial support to the facility, including a new decoder with a six-month subscription, a 65-inch smart television, ten motorbikes, and three desktop computers for the offices within the building. He noted that these contributions would strengthen the operational capacity of the LPPB and further promote community policing across the district.
The ceremony concluded with a symbolic ribbon-cutting led by the IGP, Mr Abu Bakar Sumah, and other distinguished guests. This was followed by a tour of the newly constructed building, marking the beginning of what many described as a new chapter in community policing and partnership-building in Kambia District.
