Police Suspend Street Jogging and ‘Cross Country’ Activities in Bo District Over Safety Concerns

The Sierra Leone Police (SLP), in conjunction with local government and educational bodies, has issued an immediate temporary suspension of all street jogging and organized group jogging activities, commonly known as “cross country,” within the Bo District.
The public notice, dated February 12, 2026, was released by the SLP in collaboration with the Bo District Security Committee (DISEC), the Bo City and District Councils, the Ministry of Basic and Senior Secondary Education (MBSSE), and associations of school principals and head teachers.
According to the notice, the decision to suspend these activities was necessitated by several “key concerns” regarding public safety and order. Authorities cited “large, unsanctioned street activities” as posing serious safety risks to both participants and the general public, noting significant disruptions to vehicular and pedestrian traffic in high-traffic areas.