By: Aminata Sesay
Sierra Leone and Liberia are stepping up efforts to strengthen regional security following a high-level working visit by Liberia’s Inspector General of Police, Gregory O. W. Coleman. The visit, which concluded Tuesday, focused on enhancing joint operations and intelligence sharing to tackle cross-border threats.
During engagements at the Office of National Security (ONS), Sierra Leone’s Principal Director Morlai Kargbo showcased the country’s multi-agency security framework, emphasizing how coordination between intelligence, police, military, and local communities ensures rapid response to emerging challenges.
“Security at the border is not just a local issue—it affects districts, regions, and the country as a whole,” Kargbo said, highlighting the role of community-based early warning and rapid response committees.
Inspector General Coleman praised Sierra Leone’s approach, noting Liberia’s commitment to deepening collaboration in the face of evolving threats, including organised crime, illegal migration, and terrorism.
The visit underscores the shared priority of both governments to harmonize security strategies, strengthen joint mechanisms, and safeguard the long, porous frontier that links the two nations.
Concluding the engagement, Kargbo reaffirmed that Sierra Leone’s National Security Architecture continues to provide a solid foundation for national stability, regional cooperation, and sustainable development.