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The Bo West Division Community Relations Department (CRD), in collaboration with the Local Policing Partnership Board (LPPB) and other security stakeholders, held a spirited foot parade on Saturday, 21st December 2024. Dubbed “Waka Fast an Chek u Neba,” the initiative sought to galvanize communal efforts in fostering Peace, curbing Crime, and reinforcing solidarity among residents.
The Local Unit Commander (LUC) of Bo West Division, Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP) Alphonso Abdulai Fambulleh, also referred to as “Correct Man,” expressed profound gratitude to community members for their indispensable support in the realm of Crime prevention. He commended their role in intelligence sharing and urged them to remain steadfast in partnering with the Police to sustain Peace.
Adding a distinctive charm to the event, Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Almamy Libo Bangura, the Support Officer of Bo West Division, enlivened the exercise by leading participants in singing evocative tunes from the late musical maestro Lansana Sheriff, popularly known as Steady Bong. Songs like “Young pikin dem wan for wok, but wok nor dae, ow you expect dem for du?” resonated along the jogging route, infusing the atmosphere with enthusiasm and a collective sense of purpose.
The parade navigated prominent thoroughfares, including Tikonko Road, Prince Williams Street, Maheiboima Road, Fenton Road, Bojon Street, and Dambala Road, disseminating messages of Peace and Security to captivated residents.
Prominent voices from the LPPB, including Moriba Joe Demby Chairman of the Drivers’ Union New London, also called “Straight to the Point” rallied community members to fortify their collaboration with the Police. He urged the public to actively monitor and motivate community safety volunteers while providing actionable intelligence to augment Police efforts. Demby dispelled criticisms often levied against law enforcement, remarking, “Lawless individuals discredit the Police because they enforce the laws that preserve societal order.”
The initiative, having received the endorsement of Regional Police Commander South, Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG) Brima Kanneh, resonated deeply across the Division. AIG Kanneh extolled the exercise, highlighting its potential to strengthen communal bonds and enhance trust between the Police and the populace.
The participation of diverse community members, including some unconventional figures, underscored the inclusivity of the event. LUC CSP Fambulleh led the parade with vigor, earning widespread admiration for his active engagement.
In his closing remarks, LUC Fambulleh expressed gratitude to all stakeholders for their contributions, emphasizing the necessity of institutionalizing such initiatives. He reaffirmed the commitment of the Police to foster an enduring culture of Peace and Security within the Bo West Division.
The issue of women sending those they claimed they loved is becoming alarming these days. If my memory could serve me well, just within 2024, four cases have been highlighted two in Bo, 1 in Makeni and 1 in Freetown and the so-called civil societies, like 50/50 group, gender activists have not taken the street to shout of those issues against men. I am afraid how wicked some of our women and girls have turned into our society, or is it because our laws protect them more than men. This is really worrisome for the kind of society we are trying to build for our generation yet unborn. At the moment, our so called Parliamentarians are trying to pass an abortion Bill, which some of them if being aborted before, they won’t be able to precise over that bill. Please, let the men take this issue seriously because, we don’t know who will be next victim.