SIERRA LEONE POLICE CONGO CROSS POLICE DIVISION COMMUNITY RELATIONS DEPARTMENT (CRD) SCHOOL SENSITISATION CAMPAIGN AT METHODIST GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL,
The Community Relations Department (CRD) of the Congo Cross Police Division, together with the Family Support Unit (FSU) and the Local Policing Partnership Board (LPPB), conducted a school sensitisation campaign at Methodist Girls High School (MGHS), Congo Cross, Freetown.
As part of the Sierra Leone Police's community engagement mandate and commitment to crime prevention, the Community Relations Department (CRD), on behalf of the Local Unit Commander, CSP Mr Bob Musa Nazlic Mansaray, organised the sensitisation programme at the school on Thursday, 15th October 2026, at 7:30 a.m.
The programme focused primarily on the dangers of substance abuse, particularly kush and tramadol, as well as the prevention of early and child marriage.
The following police officers participated in the sensitisation campaign:
1. Insp. Lahai Bangura – Line Manager, Family Support Unit (FSU).
2. Sgt. 8623 Turay MB – Officer-in-Charge, Community Relations Department (CRD).
3. Cpl. V.V. Jackson – Community Relations Department (CRD).
4. Mr Ibrahim Conteh – Secretary-General, Local Policing Partnership Board (LPPB), Congo Cross Police Division.
*Mr. Ibrahim Conteh, a member of the Local Policing Partnership Board (LPPB) and a teacher at the Collegiate Secondary School, Wilkinson Road, Freetown, encouraged the pupils to take their education seriously. He described them as future leaders who have an important role to play in the development of their communities and the country at large.*
*In his presentation, Insp. Lahai Bangura, Line Manager of the Family Support Unit (FSU), Congo Cross Police Division, advised the pupils against early and child marriage. She also cautioned them about the dangers of substance abuse and encouraged them to remain focused on their education.*
*Cpl. V.V. Jackson encouraged the pupils to exercise caution whenever they crossed the road, particularly at zebra crossings. He advised them to make proper use of traffic lights and designated pedestrian crossings to ensure their safety.*
*The Officer-in-Charge of the Community Relations Department (CRD), Congo Cross Police Division, Sgt. Mohamed Brima Turay, also encouraged the pupils to provide credible information to the police. He emphasised that the community and the police are partners in promoting peace, safety and development. He further assured the pupils that matters reported to the appropriate authorities would be handled with confidentiality.*
*The school authorities expressed their appreciation to the Sierra Leone Police for maintaining a good working relationship with the school and providing the pupils with important educational messages concerning the dangers of drug abuse, early and child marriage, and road safety.*
*The sensitisation campaign formed part of the Sierra Leone Police's ongoing efforts to strengthen community-police relations, promote crime prevention and educate young people on issues affecting their safety and well-being.*
*Faithfully submitted by:**Sgt. 8623 Turay MB**O/C CRD / Gender Focal* *Person / Media and* *Information Officer Congo Cross Police* *Division.*
