04/12/2025
HIGHLIGHTS OF SLP’S PRESS CONFERENCE OF 3RD DECEMBER 2025.
The Sierra Leone Police (SLP) has unveiled its new uniform and introduced two teargas drones, aimed at enhancing security and controlling public disorder. The event took place at the Senior Police Officers' Mess at Kingtom, Freetown, on December 3, 2025.
1. ACP Alieu Turay, Director of SLP Support Services, stated that the new uniform is of high quality and will provide a proper identity for police officers. He emphasized that the era of different colored uniforms is over and officers will now dress uniformly based on their unit and operations.
2. The SLP has also received two brand new drones that can carry teargas to targeted locations to help handle public order disturbances. ACP Turay assured that the teargas is non-lethal.
3. ACP Brima Kamara, Head of SLP Media, reported that the security situation for the whole country is calm and quiet. He announced the installation of 18 solar lights and 13 security cameras along the Lumley-Aberdeen beaches to strengthen security during the festive season.
4. CSP Rev. Michael Laggah, Head of TOCU, stated that his team is working to tackle crime activities and control the use of harmful drugs. He announced that his Unit has commenced on-the-spot testing of police officers to detect drug use, and those found positive will face the full force of the law.
5. GENERAL REPORT ON RAIDS: The SLP conducted 231 raids across the country, arresting 164 suspects in the past week. The breakdown includes:
- Freetown West: 20 raids, 18 suspects arrested
- Freetown East: 23 raids, 33 suspects arrested
- North West: 60 raids, 37 suspects arrested
- South: 52 raids, 38 suspects arrested
- East: 43 raids, 23 suspects arrested
- North East: 33 raids, 15 suspects arrested
