Sierra Leone police order transfer of 13 senior officers

Inspector General of Police William Fayia Sellu has ordered the transfer of 13 senior and middle-level officers across various police divisions and formations in Sierra Leone. The reshuffle, announced via Transfer Order No. 246/10/2026, includes one Assistant Inspector General, two Assistant Commissioners, six Chief Superintendents, three Superintendents, and two Assistant Superintendents.

Key changes include the appointment of ACP John F. Tumbay as acting Director of Training following the medical leave of AIG Francis B. Meinday. Several divisional commanders were also reassigned, including ACP Khrushchev Kargbo to Port Loko Division and CSP Osman I. Kamara to Kenema Division. The police department stated the reshuffle is a routine administrative deployment.