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In an unprecedented show of leadership and humanity, the Regional Police Commander South, Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG) Mr. Brima Kanneh, ensured that 110 suspects detained at the Bo East and West Police Divisions were fed. The suspects, held for various offenses, were provided with meals and drinks in an effort to uphold their Human Rights while in Custody.
Although AIG Kanneh was engaged in another critical assignment at Tihun Sogbeni, he affirmed his commitment to treating all individuals in Custody with dignity. In a conversation with AIG Kanneh, he stated, “Suspects must realize that only the Court of Law can determine guilt. Until then, their Human Rights must be respected at all costs.”
The gesture, a first of its kind according to eyewitnesses, was carried out under the supervision of the Regional Support Officer, Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Mr. Patrick Lahai Dumbuya. Addressing the suspects, ACP Dumbuya urged them to view their current situation as a learning moment. “Do not make Police cells your home. You are young people with potential. You could be released today and become prominent members of society,” he remarked.
The initiative was spearheaded by Chief Superintendent of Police Alphonso Abdulai Fambulleh alias “Correct Man,” Local Unit Commander Bo West Division; Superintendent of Police Alieu S. Kamara, Regional Operations Commander South; and Assistant Superintendent of Police Jacob Ganda, Operations Commander Bo West Division. Their collaborative efforts ensured the program was executed successfully, leaving a significant impact on the suspects and the community at large.
Some suspects, including Abdul Amadu, Mohamed Alie Kamara, and Alex Murana, expressed remorse and pledged to reform. “We will never do anything that will bring us back here. If given another chance, we will counsel others to stay on the right path,” one of them stated.
The food, described as delicious, was complemented with bottled water and drinks, underscoring the care and attention given to the initiative. The suspects, moved by the compassion shown, prayed for the Regional Police Commander AIG Kanneh and the entire team for their goodwill.
The exercise, which drew admiration from all quarters, was witnessed by members of the Fourth Estate, Civil Society Organizations, Human Rights Groups, the Local Police Partnership Board (LPPB), and Community Members.
This act of compassion and respect for human dignity reflects the leadership ethos of AIG Kanneh and the Sierra Leone Police Force’s commitment to upholding Human Rights while fostering societal reform.
