163 Sierra Leonean Police Officers Return After peacekeeping in Somalia and South Sudan

The Sierra Leone Police (SLP) has officially welcomed home a contingent of officers who recently completed international peacekeeping assignments in Somalia and South Sudan.
The ceremony, held at the Officer’s Mess in Kingtom, Freetown, marked the return of 158 personnel from the Formed Police Unit (FPU) and 5 Individual Police Officers (IPOs), who served under the African Union (AU) and the United Nations (UN).
The event served both as a formal homecoming and recognition of the officers’ contributions to global peace and security. It also underscored the SLP’s commitment to professional development and international cooperation.
In his address, Inspector General of Police (IGP) William Fayia Sellu congratulated the returning officers for their discipline and performance during their missions. He briefed them on key developments within the SLP during their absence, notably the institution’s ongoing transformation from a “Force” to a “Service.”