By SKS
The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) and Sierra Leone Police have taken a significant step towards fighting corruption, with a recent high-level meeting focused on strengthening collaboration and strategic initiatives.
The discussion regarding collaboration was when the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) paid a courtesy visit to the Inspector General of Police, William Fayia Sellu, on Thursday, 26 June 2025.
This move aligns with Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 16 which focuses on building Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions.
Led by Deputy Commissioner Augustine Foday Ngobie, the ACC team met with IGP Sellu at the Senior Police Officers’ Mess in Kingtom to discuss strategies aimed at reducing corrupt practices within the Sierra Leone Police (SLP).
Ngobie expressed appreciation for the police’s efforts in crime reduction but noted that the misconduct of some officers continues to undermine these achievements.
He stressed the importance of collaboration, particularly in training and ongoing professional development, to effectively address corruption within the force.
Joshua Nicole, a Board Member of the ACC, highlighted recent findings from the Afrobarometer survey, which ranked the Sierra Leone Police as one of the most corrupt institutions in the country. Despite this, he acknowledged notable progress in crime reduction and proposed joint training initiatives to combat corruption more efficiently.
IGP Sellu welcomed the ACC’s proactive approach and reaffirmed his commitment to working collaboratively to improve the police’s reputation.
He outlined measures already undertaken by the SLP, including dismissals and sanctions against officers implicated in corrupt activities.
The police chief also emphasized the roles of the Integrity Management Committee (IMC) and the Complaint, Discipline, and Internal Investigation Department (CDIID) as vital mechanisms in tackling corruption. He expressed determination to partner with the ACC in developing effective strategies to address this challenge.
Other ACC Board Members commended the Sierra Leone Police’s efforts in maintaining safety and security, encouraging them to sustain and build on these initiatives.
By SKS
The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) and Sierra Leone Police have taken a significant step towards fighting corruption, with a recent high-level meeting focused on strengthening collaboration and strategic initiatives.
The discussion regarding collaboration was when the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) paid a courtesy visit to the Inspector General of Police, William Fayia Sellu, on Thursday, 26 June 2025.
This move aligns with Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 16 which focuses on building Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions.
Led by Deputy Commissioner Augustine Foday Ngobie, the ACC team met with IGP Sellu at the Senior Police Officers’ Mess in Kingtom to discuss strategies aimed at reducing corrupt practices within the Sierra Leone Police (SLP).
Ngobie expressed appreciation for the police’s efforts in crime reduction but noted that the misconduct of some officers continues to undermine these achievements.
He stressed the importance of collaboration, particularly in training and ongoing professional development, to effectively address corruption within the force.
Joshua Nicole, a Board Member of the ACC, highlighted recent findings from the Afrobarometer survey, which ranked the Sierra Leone Police as one of the most corrupt institutions in the country. Despite this, he acknowledged notable progress in crime reduction and proposed joint training initiatives to combat corruption more efficiently.
IGP Sellu welcomed the ACC’s proactive approach and reaffirmed his commitment to working collaboratively to improve the police’s reputation.
He outlined measures already undertaken by the SLP, including dismissals and sanctions against officers implicated in corrupt activities.
The police chief also emphasized the roles of the Integrity Management Committee (IMC) and the Complaint, Discipline, and Internal Investigation Department (CDIID) as vital mechanisms in tackling corruption. He expressed determination to partner with the ACC in developing effective strategies to address this challenge.
Other ACC Board Members commended the Sierra Leone Police’s efforts in maintaining safety and security, encouraging them to sustain and build on these initiatives.
