By Amin Kef (Ranger)

Vice President, Dr. Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh, on Friday, 14th November, 2025, commissioned the new Aberdeen Police Station; an ultra-modern, disability-friendly facility designed to strengthen community policing, improve operational efficiency and enhance public safety along the rapidly developing Aberdeen–Lumley corridor in Freetown.

The commissioning ceremony, attended by senior Government officials, security sector leaders and community stakeholders, marked what the Vice President described as a “transformational leap” from 2018, when limited infrastructure and inadequate resources constrained effective policing in the area.

Dr. Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh said the new building symbolizes the administration’s firm commitment to modernizing the Sierra Leone Police (SLP) and advancing reforms rooted in service delivery, professionalism and public trust. He highlighted improvements in welfare, training and leadership structures, noting that the Force has benefitted from better salaries, expanded capacity-building programmes and a transparent merit-based promotion system that rewards competence, emotional intelligence and respectful citizen engagement.

He further applauded the growing number of trained female officers within the SLP, describing their advancement as a testament to a more inclusive, progressive and gender-responsive policing culture.

The Vice President emphasized that modern policing is anchored on service, integrity and public confidence. He commended the SLP leadership for enhancing mobility, communication systems and operational coordination across the western urban corridor, adding that the new facility will significantly improve response times and foster stronger relationships between officers and the communities they serve.

“This facility must be a place where citizens feel safe, respected and heard,” he told officers, encouraging them to uphold professionalism, discipline and community-centred policing.

Inspector General of Police, William Fayia Sellu, expressed profound gratitude to the Government for what he termed “unprecedented support” to the Force over the past decade. He recalled the challenging working conditions officers faced years ago and described the new Aberdeen Police Station as a model for modern policing infrastructure. He also confirmed that several newly constructed and refurbished police stations across the country will soon be commissioned.

Minister of Internal Affairs, AIG (Rtd.) Morie Lengor, praised the SLP leadership for improved discipline, strengthened public trust and a visible shift toward service-oriented policing. He emphasized that the new structure aligns with President Julius Maada Bio’s vision for institutional reform and provides officers with a dignified and conducive work environment. The Minister encouraged community members to cooperate with the police and reaffirmed the Government’s unwavering commitment to national security.

Local Unit Commander, Cline Thomas, thanked the Vice President, the Minister, the Inspector General and community partners for their strong support. She assured that the station will significantly improve safety along the Aberdeen–Lumley axis and pledged that officers will maintain the facility while delivering professional and community-friendly policing services.

The commissioning of the Aberdeen Police Station reinforces the Government’s broader effort to expand and modernize SLP facilities nationwide; providing officers with the tools, infrastructure and training required to deliver responsive, people-centred policing and uphold peace and stability across Sierra Leone. https://thecalabashnewspaper.com/vice-president-unveils-new-aberdeen-police-station-emphasizes-human-centred-policing-reforms/