Sierra Leone Police Officer Honored with International Award in Egypt

October 20, 2024

Inspector Ishmeal Keifala of the Sierra Leone Police has been recognized as the Ideal Officer at the recently concluded Countering International Terrorism Course in Egypt. The course, organized in partnership with the Egyptian Agency of Partnership Development (EAPD), spanned nearly a month and brought together participants from multiple countries.

Inspector Keifala received two prestigious accolades during the training, excelling in both academic performance and physical skills, including marksmanship and leadership. After being honored, Keifala expressed his pride in representing Sierra Leone on an international stage.

“I am proud to have been selected out of participants from 21 countries, raising the Sierra Leonean flag high among African and Commonwealth nations,” he said. “It’s a privilege to represent the Sierra Leone Police in such a distinguished manner.”

Other officers from Sierra Leone, including Assistant Superintendent Martin Fayia and Inspector Francis Blake, also participated in the training.