Africa-Press – Sierra-Leone. The Inspector General of the Liberia National Police (LNP), Honourable Gregory O. W. Coleman, on Monday, December 1, 2025, officially received a delegation from the Sierra Leone Police (SLP) at the LNP Headquarters in Monrovia.
The visit marked a major step in enhancing bilateral cooperation between the two nations, particularly in addressing the growing threats of transnational organised crime within the Mano River Union (MRU) Basin.
In a welcome address, IGP Coleman emphasized the crucial need for sustained collaboration among law enforcement agencies in the region. He underscored that terrorism and organised criminal networks continue to exploit vulnerabilities across West Africa, making it imperative for neighbouring countries to coordinate their efforts in tackling these threats.
The LNP Chief referenced past engagements between the two countries, notably in Sierra Leone, where he and Sierra Leone’s Inspector General of Police, Mr William Fayia Sellu, had briefed President Julius Maada Bio about a proposal to establish a Police Chiefs’ Committee within the MRU Basin.
According to IGP Coleman, the visit of the SLP delegation is a clear indication of both nations’ commitment to implementing the communiqué signed by their respective police chiefs. The communiqué aims to strengthen border security and enhance intelligence-sharing between the two forces.
In his remarks, IGP Coleman also extended warm greetings to Sierra Leone’s IGP Sellu, who currently chairs the West Africa Police Chiefs Committee (WAPCCO). He urged his senior management team to engage deeply with their SLP counterparts, noting that Liberia is in the process of developing a four-year strategic policing plan.
IGP Coleman expressed hope that Liberia could benefit from Sierra Leone’s experiences, particularly in transitioning from a “force” to a “service” within its police system.
Symbolically, he stated that the SLP delegation had been given “the key to Monrovia,” highlighting Liberia’s openness and readiness for proactive cooperation.
In response, the team leader of the SLP delegation, AIG Dr John Martin Senesie, reaffirmed their commitment to the bilateral agreement. He emphasized that the visit was a testament to the shared resolve of both countries to strengthen their joint border patrols and security coordination.
AIG Senesie highlighted the long-standing historical ties between Sierra Leone and Liberia, describing the cooperation as both strategic and natural. He stressed that such collaboration is essential for effective policing in the region.
Additional remarks were made by AIG Brima Kanneh and AIG Andrew Mustapha Kamara, who echoed the importance of mutual learning, operational collaboration, and the exchange of professional expertise in reinforcing security efforts between the two nations.
Following the formal exchange of views, the SLP delegation was given a guided tour of key facilities at the LNP Headquarters. The delegation visited the Operational Control Room, Broadcasting Unit, Formed Police Unit, Traffic Division, and the Emergency Response Unit, among others.
Senior officials from both police institutions exchanged valuable insights and discussed ways to operationalize the bilateral security agreement more effectively.
The day’s activities concluded with both sides reaffirming their commitment to continued cooperation, with an emphasis on bolstering peace and security within the MRU Basin and the broader ECOWAS region.
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