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The Sierra Leone Police have reaffirmed their commitment to supporting the enforcement of the Freetown City Council’s Solid and Liquid Waste Management By-laws as authorities intensify efforts to improve sanitation and restore order across the capital.
Speaking at the Government Weekly Press Conference, Deputy Inspector General of Police Sahr Yomba Senesie said the Police would work closely with the Freetown City Council and other stakeholders to ensure compliance with the regulations.
Senesie explained that before the commencement of full enforcement, the Police will undertake extensive public education and community engagement activities to ensure residents understand the provisions of the by-laws and their responsibilities under the new framework.
He warned that individuals who fail to comply with the regulations could face arrests, fines, or other legal sanctions once enforcement measures take effect.
The Deputy Inspector General urged residents to support the initiative, noting that maintaining a clean environment is a shared responsibility that requires active participation from all citizens.
He further disclosed that the Sierra Leone Police, in collaboration with the Freetown City Council and the Sierra Leone Road Safety Authority, have begun removing makeshift structures erected on road reserves and rights-of-way across the city.
According to Senesie, the exercise is intended to improve public safety, facilitate the free movement of pedestrians and vehicles, and reinforce compliance with urban planning regulations.
The Police leadership has reiterated its commitment to supporting sanitation and urban management initiatives to create a cleaner, safer, and more orderly Freetown.
