Sierra Leone police appoint Andrew Mustapha Kamara deputy IGP
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Sierra Loaded
The Sierra Leone Police promoted Andrew Mustapha Kamara to the rank of Deputy Inspector-General of Police at a ceremony in Freetown, attended by Inspector-General William Fayia Sellu. He joined the police in October 1992 and has more than three decades of service, according to Sierra Loaded.
The Sierra Leone Police formally decorated Andrew Mustapha Kamara as Deputy Inspector-General of Police on Friday 13 November in Freetown. Kamara, who joined the police in October 1992, takes up the position after more than three decades in operational, investigative and administrative roles, according to Sierra Loaded.
The decoration ceremony took place at the Senior Officers’ Mess in Kingtom, in the presence of Inspector-General of Police William Fayia Sellu and senior police officials, among others. Sellu called on officers to maintain their unity and support one another in carrying out their duties, according to Sierra Loaded.
Kamara notably led investigations within the department responsible for complaints, discipline and internal investigations. He also served as operations officer at the Congo Cross Police Division and worked in the port, traffic control, Kissy and George Street sectors, according to Sierra Loaded.
His appointment comes as the Sierra Leone Police continues its transition from a Force to a Service, with a stated goal of professionalisation, accountability and community policing, according to Sierra Loaded.
