By Hassan Osman Kargbo
The newly transferred Local Unit Commander (LUC) of the Kenema Police Division, Superintendent Bob Musa N. Mansaray, has taken a bold step to address the growing menace of drug abuse and indiscipline among school pupils. He launched a powerful Anti-Drug and Discipline Campaign at the Ahmadiyya Muslim Secondary School in Kenema, aimed at inspiring students to embrace discipline, moral values, and civic responsibility.
The outreach program was organized by the Regional Media and Community Relations Unit of the Kenema Police Division, led by Sub-Inspector Brima James Musa and his team. It brought together students, teachers, and community stakeholders in an engaging session designed to reshape young minds through moral and civic education.
The campaign also featured a special gender education segment led by Agatha Alice Nyagua, who emphasized respect, dignity, and equal opportunities for all students regardless of gender. Her presentation encouraged boys and girls alike to treat one another with mutual respect and to see education as a shared path to empowerment and equality.
Addressing the pupils and staff, Superintendent Mansaray spoke passionately about the dangers of drug abuse, violence, and indiscipline. He warned that such behaviors not only destroy individual potential but also threaten the future of the nation. Referring to the rising abuse of synthetic drugs such as Kush and tramadol, he described them as “silent killers of the youth,” responsible for derailing many promising lives.
“Your education is the bridge to your future,” he told the students. “Stay focused, stay disciplined, and stay away from drugs and violence. Those who take their studies seriously today will become the leaders, teachers, and professionals who shape Sierra Leone’s tomorrow.”
Superintendent Mansaray also shared insights from his own educational journey, recalling his time as a student at Ahmadiyya School in Freetown. He reminded the pupils that success does not come by chance but through humility, discipline, and hard work. “I once sat where you are sitting now,” he said. “I am a living example that perseverance, respect, and education can transform your life.”
He further encouraged the pupils to pursue higher education, citing institutions such as Eastern Technical University Sierra Leone, Njala University, Fourah Bay College (FBC), the Institute of Public Administration and Management (IPAM), and the School of Commerce as valuable options for continuing their academic development.
The police chief underscored that discipline and education are not only personal virtues but civic responsibilities that define good citizenship. He urged the students to be ambassadors of peace and progress, to respect their teachers and parents, and to stand against all forms of negative peer influence.
Teachers and students expressed deep appreciation for the visit, describing the initiative as timely and transformative in addressing youth-related challenges such as drug abuse, violence, and poor discipline. Many noted that the campaign had rekindled a sense of purpose and responsibility among pupils.
The Kenema Police Division reaffirmed its commitment to working closely with schools, parents, and community groups to promote safety, discipline, and moral values. Superintendent Mansaray stressed that the police view education as a crucial tool in crime prevention and national development.
“We will continue to engage, guide, and protect our young people,” he assured. “Together, we can build a disciplined, peaceful, and progressive Sierra Leone.”
The campaign is part of ongoing police efforts to strengthen community relations and support national goals of education, peace, and youth empowerment across the country.
