Africa-Press – Sierra-Leone. The Sierra Leone Police (SLP) on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, issued a clear warning to those behind loud music and illegal roadside garages in Freetown, calling these actions a serious disruption to public life.
This announcement was made during a press briefing held at the Police Officers Mess in Kingtom. Regional Commander for Freetown East, AIG Francis Brima Mendy, described the situation as “an unacceptable form of lawlessness” that the police can no longer tolerate.
“Noise pollution and illegal garages are destroying the peace of our communities and contributing to urban disorder. We are sending out a final warning. Anyone found violating the law will face disciplinary action,” Mendy said.
He noted that the SLP is currently finalizing strategic measures to enforce existing noise regulations, with stricter penalties for offenders.
Echoing this stance, the Director of Operations at SLP, Assistant Inspector General John Martin Senesie, condemned the unchecked rise in loud music blaring from entertainment spots across the city.
“These disturbances contravene the Public Order Act.” “Bar and nightclub owners must immediately tone down their music or face legal consequences,” AIG Senesie warned.
The police leadership urged all bar, nightclub, and event venue operators to invest in soundproofing systems to limit noise disturbance to neighboring households.
They also addressed the growing menace of roadside garages which are clogging streets, polluting the environment, and posing serious safety threats to both motorists and pedestrians.
“These garages are turning public spaces into workshops, and that must stop,” said Commander Mendy. “We are determined to take back our streets and ensure a safe, healthy environment for all.”
The SLP appealed to residents to support ongoing efforts to restore order in the capital.
“Community cooperation is essential if we are to tackle these urban challenges effectively,” the commanders emphasized.
The warning from the police comes at a time when many Freetown residents are voicing concerns over their declining quality of life, citing persistent noise, traffic congestion, and unregulated commercial activity as key stressors.
The SLP has made it clear that action will soon be taken, and those who continue to break the rules will face the consequences.
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