Africa-Press – Sierra-Leone. The Sierra Leone Police have unveiled 30 new motorbikes to support traffic patrols and reduce road offences.
The handover took place during a ceremony at the Senior Police Officers’ Mess at Kingtom Police Barracks.
The Minister of Internal Affairs, Retired Assistant Inspector General Morie Lengor, led the event alongside senior police officers. He said the government’s support for the project reflects efforts to ensure responsible use of public funds. He added that the police are working to become a more responsive and service-focused institution, especially in dealing with lawlessness, disorder, and the growing number of traffic-related incidents.Minister Lengor said the leadership of the police is taking steps to bring back order and discipline on the roads. He noted that actions like this play a role in managing traffic better and creating safer conditions for road users.
He also referred to a recent perception survey which ranked the police as the most corrupt public institution in the country. While he said this is based on public opinion, he stressed that it is the responsibility of the police to rebuild trust through their conduct. He encouraged officers to act in line with the values and direction of the police force.
He further announced the reintroduction of the 900 toll line, encouraging citizens to use it to contact the police and help improve service delivery.
Inspector General of Police William Fayia Sellu said the motorbikes were bought with government funding and will be deployed nationwide, with a strong focus on Freetown. He said the bikes are intended to help reduce traffic offences, including disobeying stop signs and traffic lights.
He warned that the motorbikes are for official duties only and should not be used while officers are in plain clothes.
The Deputy Inspector General of Police and the Director of Traffic and Road Safety also spoke at the event, both promising to ensure the motorbikes are used properly and effectively.
The event ended with an inspection of the motorbikes, marking a renewed effort to improve road discipline and strengthen traffic enforcement.
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