Andrew Kamara Appointed New Deputy IGP
The Sierra Leone Police has decorated Andrew Mustapha Kamara as the newly appointed Deputy Inspector-General of Police (DIGP) at a ceremony in Freetown. The ceremony took place on Friday, November 13, at the Senior Officers’ Mess in Kingtom, with Inspector-General of Police William Fayia Sellu and senior police officers in attendance.
Former Financial Secretary Sahr Jusu performed the decoration in the presence of IGP Sellu, Police Wives Association President Doris Sellu, members of the association and other guests. Speaking at the ceremony, IGP Sellu described the occasion as an important milestone for the Police, highlighting the need for unity and mutual support among officers. He encouraged personnel to recognise one another's achievements and continue working together to advance the institution.
Kamara's elevation comes after more than three decades of service in the Sierra Leone Police. He joined the Force as a recruit on October 26, 1992, and completed his basic training before passing out in January 1993. His early assignments included service in the Immigration Department, which was then under the Police, where he worked in investigations. He later became Head of Investigation at the Complaints, Discipline and Internal Investigation Department (CDIID).
He also served as Operations Officer at Congo Cross Police Division and undertook duties in several other areas, including Harbour, Traffic Control, Kissy and George Street. His experience across investigative, operational and administrative departments has shaped a policing career spanning more than 30 years.
As Deputy Inspector-General, Kamara is expected to work alongside IGP Sellu in providing leadership and overseeing the Force's operations as the institution continues its transition from a Police Force to a Police Service, with an emphasis on professionalism, accountability, discipline and people-centred policing.
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