In a move to strengthen ties, the Newly Elected Executives of the Sierra Leone BAR Association (SLBA) headed by Madam Tuma Adama Jabbi has made a familiarisation visit to the Inspector General of Police the Sierra Leone at Police Headquarters, George Street Freetown, William Fayia Sellu.
The new SLBA President, Madam Tuma Jabbi commended the police for their professionalism during the association conference and Annual General Meeting (AGM) held in Kenema, on 17 and 18 May 2024.
“Even at a physical confrontation and assaults by some of our colleagues, the police restrained themselves and acted professionally” she said, and registered her profound apologising for and on behalf of her association.
She informed that their purpose of visit was to acquaint the new SLBA executives with the leadership, the entire SLP force and to further consolidate working ties.
In his response, he Inspector General of the Sierra Leone Police, William Fayia Sellu warmly congratulated the new SLBA executive with well-wishes in their endeavours.
Sellu expressed delight to have provided security support that saw the peaceful conduct of the process amidst some challenges, saying that attack on police officers did not come as a surprise to them.
IGP Sellu reaffirmed the police commitments in strengthening ties with SLBA. “I want to reaffirm our commitment to support you. At any time you need our support just call”, said the police chief, noting that he was looking forward to an improved working relationship with the bar.
