Wandor Chiefdom Recommences Monthly Community Cleaning to Combat Environmental and Aesthetic Blight

In a display of unity and civic responsibility, Baama Town in Wandor Chiefdom has revitalized its end-of-month community cleaning initiative, signaling a renewed commitment to environmental hygiene and aesthetic appeal.

This revamped effort, launched on the last Saturday of this month, is a collaborative endeavor spearheaded by community leaders, local authorities, and the Sierra Leone Police Force.

The initiative gained significant momentum with the active support of Inspector Prince Bernard Jaygboi Kamara, Officer in Command (O/C), who, on August 23rd, 2025, formally embarked on this new chapter of community engagement.

This transformation is a testament to the principles of community-led policing, operating with the full endorsement of the Paramount Chief of Wandor Chiefdom, PC Larry Sao Bojohn Fangawa.

At its core, the project aims to enhance the township's cleanliness and instill a deeper sense of collective ownership among its residents. Inspector Kamara, leading his Ops team under PC Abdularam Kpangay, alongside the Community Safety Volunteers (CSVs), has pledged robust support, deploying personnel to assist in the clean-up drives and ensure public safety.

Inspector Kamara articulated his enthusiasm for the project, emphasizing that "Community-led policing is not just about law enforcement; it's about building strong, positive relationships with the communities they serve."

He added that by actively participating in the cleaning initiative, the police aim to foster a sense of unity and shared responsibility among the people of Baama.

Local authorities, including Chief Amadu Kamanda, have warmly embraced the initiative, underscoring the critical need for regular clean-ups to preserve the township's visual charm and overall public health.

Mr. Sulay Sannie, Chairman of the Area Policing Partnership Committee (AOPC), lauded the effort as "a testament to the power of community engagement," asserting that "by working together, they could make Baama a cleaner, safer, and more beautiful place to live."

These revitalized clean-up drives are slated to occur every last Saturday of the month, with an increasing number of residents from diverse backgrounds eager to contribute.

Beyond mere sanitation, the initiative strives to cultivate a profound sense of pride and ownership among Baama's inhabitants.

Stakeholders in Baama collectively declare, "Together, we can make Baama a better place to live."

This unified sentiment underscores a promising future for the chiefdom, where community action is the cornerstone of progress and well-being.