ONS Boss assures Sierra Leoneans of Comprehensive Security Strategy
By Kadiatu Sankoh
The Coordinator in the Office of National Security (ONS), Abdulai Caulker has outlined a comprehensive security plan extending beyond the festive season to address national threats.
Mr. Abdulai Caulker told newsmen at the usual government weekly press briefing that government is working relentlessly to always provide robust and proactive security for the safety of all and sundry.
He recounted that part of the the plan had already thwarted an attempted coup in Waterloo, neutralizing two fugitives linked to the November 26 coup attempt. Additionally, he also made mentioned on the discovery of the largest kush factory in Eastern Freetown which he said was attributed to credible intelligence gathered nationwide.
Assurance of Non-Discrimination
Speaking on the issue of discrimination, Mr. Abdulai Caulker emphasized that there is no ethnic targeting within the security forces, while assuring citizens of the country’s stability and urging them to continue their activities as normal.
On his part, the Inspector General of Police, William Fayia Sellu, highlighted the Sierra Leone Police’s integration of technology through the Smart City Project. He shared that 36 CCTV cameras have been installed across Freetown to monitor criminal activity in real-time from a joint operations center. The Inspector General assured the public that police operations are impartial and not directed against any ethnic group.
Speaking on behalf African Women Leaders Network, Valnora Edwin, urged the security forces to address tribal profiling allegations with the seriousness they deserve. She called for an in-depth investigation into the conduct of security personnel when implementing orders. Additionally, she appealed to the government to strengthen diplomatic engagements with Guinea to prevent further aggression against Sierra Leoneans.