Senior security officials from Sierra Leone and Liberia have reaffirmed their commitment to enhancing cross-border security cooperation following a high-level bilateral meeting held in the frontier town of Jendema.

The strategic engagement brought together representatives from the Sierra Leone Police, the Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces, the Liberia Immigration Service, the Mano River Union, and the National Revenue Authority, among other stakeholders. Discussions focused on reinforcing joint operational frameworks and improving intelligence-sharing mechanisms along the shared border.

The meeting was hosted by Assistant Inspector General of Police Andrew Mustapha Kamara, Regional Police Commander South, who highlighted key objectives including reviewing joint patrol operations, strengthening coordinated border management strategies, and deepening relations between the two neighboring countries. He emphasized that borders should function as structured gateways for lawful movement, economic growth, and peaceful coexistence, rather than barriers that breed suspicion.

In his welcome address, Brigade Commander of 5 Brigade Gondama, A.O. Kamara, reaffirmed the military’s commitment to safeguarding territorial integrity while ensuring seamless coordination with sister security agencies across the border. The session was moderated by Lieutenant Colonel A.K. Sesay, Commanding Officer of the 14 Infantry Battalion, Pujehun, who guided deliberations to ensure constructive engagement among participants.

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Representing Liberia, George S. Rogers Jr., Head of the Border Patrol Unit of the Liberia Immigration Service, reaffirmed his country’s readiness to sustain joint patrols and intelligence coordination. Danny B. Conteh, Director of the Liberia Immigration Service, stressed the importance of harmonized border governance and structured information exchange to improve efficiency and security.

From a regional integration perspective, Ibrahim Kofi of the Mano River Union Immigration emphasized the role of cross-border collaboration in advancing regional stability and economic development. Mujiru I.I. Kallon, of the National Revenue Authority’s Customs Department, highlighted the economic value of secure and well-regulated borders in facilitating legitimate trade and curbing illicit activities.

Delivering a statement on behalf of the Inspector General of Police, Assistant Inspector General John Martin Senesie, Director of Operations, stressed professionalism, capacity building, and doctrinal alignment within the Sierra Leone Police as essential pillars for sustainable cross-border security cooperation.

Beyond operational updates and patrol schedules, discussions also focused on strengthening trust among border communities, preventing illicit trade and irregular migration, and combating transnational crimes. Participants collectively underscored the importance of preserving the peace that both nations have diligently maintained.

The meeting concluded with a renewed commitment from both sides to safeguard the shared frontier through unity, structured coordination, and mutual respect.

The deliberations in Jendema sent a clear message: security along the Mano River corridor is a shared responsibility, and sustained collaboration will ensure continued stability and peace along the Sierra Leone–Liberia border.