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The Operations Team of the Goderich Division of the Sierra Leone Police has carried out a coordinated demolition exercise targeting illegal structures erected along major streets in the Funkia community, Goderich, in Freetown’s western area.
The operation, conducted in collaboration with key stakeholders, focused on removing makeshift structures that had encroached on roadways. Police authorities said the exercise is part of ongoing efforts to restore order, improve public safety, and ensure compliance with regulations governing the use of public spaces.
The exercise was supervised by the Deputy Inspector General of Police, Sahr Yomba Senesi, alongside the Regional Police Commander for Freetown West, Assistant Inspector General of Police Sylvester M.N. Koroma.
According to the Sierra Leone Police, the illegal structures were reportedly obstructing roadways and in some cases being used as hideouts for suspected criminal activities. The police further noted that such encroachments not only disrupt traffic flow but also create security risks for residents in the area.
The operation is part of a sustained enforcement drive aimed at improving road safety, reducing congestion, and encouraging traders, particularly market women, to conduct their businesses within designated market spaces rather than along streets.
Residents of Funkia welcomed the intervention, describing it as timely and necessary. They expressed hope that the exercise would help improve security and restore free movement along the Funkia/College Road, which had been affected by street trading and unauthorized structures.
The Sierra Leone Police reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining law and order, urging members of the public to comply with existing regulations on the use of public spaces and road reserves.
Authorities say similar enforcement actions will continue as part of broader efforts to ensure discipline, safety, and improved urban management in Freetown and surrounding communities.
