In a press release dated Wednesday 18th February 2026, LifelineLifeline Nehemiah Projects (LNP) has condemned police brutality and arbitrary arrest of staff, citing a recent incidents affecting its staff, volunteers, beneficiaries, and the wider Kuntorloh community.
According to the release, for three decades, LNP has complemented government efforts in education, health (including mentorship and support for pregnant teens and young mothers to reduce maternal and neonatal mortality and promote respectful healthcare), livelihoods, leadership training for boys and girls, and agriculture. Through partnerships with local and international NGOs, individuals, and government agencies, LNP directly supports thousands of vulnerable Sierra Leoneans.
“Despite this record of public service, LNP leadership is alarmed by repeated, targeted actions by cross section of the Sierra Leone Police, particularly officers from the Kissy Division under ASP Eric Murana Kamara, which have disrupted programmes and endangered community members,” the release stated.
Alluding to recent incident, the release furthered that on 14 February 2026, at about 10:15 a.m.: Unannounced armed police entered the LNP compound and demolished a carpentry workshop. A senior LNP staff member who sought an explanation was arrested. Carpentry workshop trainers report destruction and loss of client materials and livelihoods as a result of the demolition.
“As at this time of issuing this release, it has been about 120 hours (five days) since Lifeline staff, Mohamed Turay has been in detention, the police have not confirmed why thy have not charged to court and or granted the staff bail.He holds a pivotal role in the organization and his arbitrary arrest and detention has negative impact on Mr. Turay’s family (wife, children, less than one year old baby). Again, we condmn this action of the police and urge that the right thing be done. Granted bail or charged the matter to court.”
Another disclosure was that other reported incidents include operations on 3rd and 4th October 2025, during wh ich police presence at the LNP compound involved arbitrary arrests, torture and use of force. These actions have impeded LNP’s programmes and placed at risk more than 1,025 direct beneficiaries and the wider community LNP serves.
“LNP position and call to action, Its condemns all acts of brutality, human rights violations, and unlawful destruction of property.
LNP affirms its commitment to the rule of law and notes that it has pursued the land matter in court since 2024; it calls for impartiality and due process.
LNP calls on the President of the Republic of Sierra Leone, the Inspector General of Police, relevant government ministries, and human rights bodies to urgently intervene to restore security, ensure protection for LNP staff, volunteers, and beneficiaries, and guarantee that any allegations of police misconduct are investigated independently, transparently and perpetrators be held accountable.
LNP recognises and appreciates the professional service of many police officers and security personnel. Our call is directed solely at those engaging in unlawful conduct.
The continued reprisals and interference undermine education, peace, and development in Lifeline and Kuntorloh community and beyond. LNP stands ready to provide evidence and to cooperate with any independent inquiry into this matter,” the release ended.
