The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mr. William Fayia Sellu, has honoured retired Superintendent of Police and Paramount Chief Sanda Sorie Jim Abu Sankoh V, popularly known as Jiminato, for his exceptional voluntary service in training police recruits at the Samu Training Campus. He has focused on tactics, weapon handling, discipline, and professional policing.
IGP Sellu acknowledged Chief Sankoh’s diligent and dedicated service to the Sierra Leone Police (SLP) as well as his willingness to share his extensive policing experience with recruits undergoing Advanced Public Order Training at the Samu Campus.
The police chief noted that Chief Sankoh’s wealth of experience, gained through both local and international training, would significantly enhance the knowledge, professionalism, and operational readiness of the recruits. He encouraged other retired senior police officers from various backgrounds to follow Chief Sankoh’s example by contributing to the training and character development of young police officers.
In his response, Chief Sankoh shared that he joined the Sierra Leone Police in 1985 and served diligently for 39 years before retiring. Over his career, he rose through the ranks and, following his retirement, was crowned Paramount Chief of the Sanda Magbolontho Chiefdom in the Karene District in 2025.
Chief Sankoh expressed gratitude for the honour bestowed upon him by the IGP and the Executive Management Board of the SLP, stating that he feels privileged and proud to have served in the ranks of the Sierra Leone Police.
He reaffirmed his commitment to continuing his voluntary service to the SLP whenever called upon, viewing it as a way to give back to the institution and the community. He encouraged the police recruits to remain disciplined, focused, and committed throughout their rigorous training program, emphasising that hard work and dedication always lead to positive results.
Credit: SLP Media Team
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