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The donation ceremony of the 15 Lifan Motor Bikes was held on 4th June 2026, at the Office of National Security (ONS) on OAU Drive, Tower Hills, Freetown. In his opening curtsies, the Deputy National Security Coordinator, Dr. Ahmed Sannoh welcomed Hi Excellency the Chinese Ambassador and his Defence Attaché to the ONS, describing the kind gesture as a step in the right direction in augmenting the work of the ONS, and in strengthening the bilateral ties between the two institutions. He reminded the gathering that the donation of the 15 Motor Bikes was followed by another donation of a 275 KVA generator, 5 tablets, 3 printers and 30 folding chairs that the Ambassador made to the ONS in December 2025.
Freetown - 11th March 2026 Before this standoff, residents of Kaliyereh and its surrounding border communities reported long-standing intimidation, harassment, extortion and suppression, including demands for taxes on farming activities across the border, frequent accusations of theft, and dissolution of inter-marriages; by the Guinean Armed Forces (GAF) personnel and Guinean citizens who are mainly youth. This is among the findings of a report by a Fact-Finding Delegation constituted to visit Kaliyereh community in Solema Chiefdom, and probe into the circumstances surrounding the standoff between the security forces of the two neighboring Nations. This follows an Executive Directive issued by the Honourable Vice President of the Republic of Sierra Leone, dated 24 February 2026, when on Monday, 23 February 2026, the Guinean Armed Forces (GAF) reportedly apprehended and took over to Guinea, 16 Sierra Leonean security personnel. The abducted personnel included 14 from the Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces (RSLAF) and 2 from the Sierra Leone Police (SLP).
Freetown - 11th March 2026 Receiving the Ambassador and his team, the NSCoord and Head of the Office of National Security (ONS), Mr. Abdulai Caulker expressed delight on the visit and welcomed the newly posted Ambassador to Sierra Leone, His Excellency Zhao Yong to the ONS. Mr. Caulker commended the excellent bilateral relationship between Sierra Leone and China and promised to continue strengthening the close ties between the two countries.
Wednesday - 21st January 2026 In a historic event, the Office of National Security (ONS) and the National Early Warning Response Mechanism Center (NEWRMC-SL) sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen collaboration and cooperation between the two institutions.
Freetown, Tuesday, January 13, 2026 Sierra Leone has signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Islamic Military Counter Terrorism Coalition (IMCTC) aimed at boosting the country's counter-terrorism efforts. The historic signing of the MOU and the launch of the IMCTC strategic initiative at the Freetown International Conference Centre (Bintumani) on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, aims to strengthen strategic partnerships. The partnership will focus on training defense forces personnel, who will in turn train religious leaders such as Imams and Pastors on counter-terrorism and extremist ideologies. Additionally, it seeks to develop expertise in anti-money laundering to combat terrorist financing and enhance national security, addressing threats from the volatile Sahel region.
On Saturday, 27th December 2025, law enforcement stakeholders converged at the Transnational Organised Crime Unit’s (TOCU) HQ at Hastings to undertake the fourth destruction exercise of seized narcotic drugs worth over one million United States Dollars for the year 2025. The previous destruction exercises were conducted in March, July and November 2025, respectively. These repeated destruction exercises underscore the zero tolerance posture and unwavering commitment of the state’s law enforcement agencies in the fight against drugs and substance abuse.
''Sub-regional security now demands a harmonized intelligence posture-an imagined framework through which our two police services share real-time intelligence on emerging risks-whether the transit of organised criminal syndicates, the movement of illicit arms, evolving human trafficking corridors, or the spread of extremist propaganda.” This is according to the National Security Coordinator (NS Coord) and the Principal Adviser to the President on matters of national security in the country, Abdulai Caulker.
On Wednesday, 12th November 2025, law enforcement stakeholders converged at the Transnational Organised Crime Unit’s (TOCU) HQ at Hastings to undertake the third destruction exercise of drugs worth millions of dollars for the year 2025. The first destruction exercise was done on 17th February, followed by the second on 31st July and on 12th November 2025, respectively. The separate destruction exercises are testaments to the zero tolerance posture and commitment of the state’s law enforcement agencies in the fight against drugs and other substance abuse.
13th October 2025.Jendema Town – Sorogbema Chiefdom, Pujehun District, Sierra Leone/Liberia Border: Friday, October 10, 2025: The leadership of Sierra Leone’s Security Sector has convened an important stakeholders meeting at Jendema Town on the Sierra Leone/Liberia border in Sorogbema Chiefdom, Pujehun District. The meeting, which brought together relevant community stakeholders and security sector leaders, was convened to discuss strategies and share experiences in combating the alarming rise of illicit drug trafficking and other illegal activities across the border.
A three-day capacity-building training was conducted by Plan International Sierra Leone from Tuesday, 23rd to Thursday, 25th September 2025. The aim of the training was to equip participants with foundational knowledge and practical tools on gender-related issues within the ONS context. The training was organized for forty (40) personnel from the ONS, with daily sessions beginning at 09:00 am. Participants represented a cross-section from all ONS Directorates and Units, including Directors, Deputy Directors, Team Leads, Research Officers, and Support Staff, ensuring inclusivity and relevance across all levels of the ONS.
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