AIG Tower Vows Drug Crackdown

By: Munya Bawoh

In a bid to clamp down on the rising abuse and distribution of harmful drugs like Tramadol and Kush in the Eastern Region of Sierra Leone, the Assistant Inspector General of Police East, AIG Moses Francis Tower, has made a strong declaration during a press engagement in Kenema. With a firm tone and a clear vision, he promised to intensify the fight against illegal drug trafficking and consumption, citing the growing danger these substances pose to national security, youth development, and community stability.
Speaking at a high-level joint press briefing that brought together the Sierra Leone Police, Kenema City Mayor, Journalists, and other key stakeholders, AIG Tower did not mince words. He acknowledged the alarming rate at which young people are falling victim to drug addiction and how these substances are contributing to increasing criminal activities, mental health problems, and general lawlessness in the region.
“Let it be known across the Eastern Region: this fight is not for optics, it is a mission we will pursue with all legal means and community collaboration. We are committed to arresting not just the users but the entire supply chain from the smugglers to the dealers,” AIG Tower declared.
According to the AIG, the Sierra Leone Police will be conducting coordinated operations, including intelligence-led patrols, random searches, and targeted raids on suspected hotspots. He also emphasized the need for greater collaboration with the public, especially community leaders, religious institutions, youth groups, and local authorities to identify and report individuals involved in the drug business.
In his remarks, AIG Tower stressed that the war against Tramadol and Kush is not just a law enforcement issue but a national emergency that demands a multi-sectoral response. “This is beyond policing it is about saving a generation. If we don’t act now, we risk losing our youth to the claws of addiction and lawlessness,” he warned.
Adding weight to his commitment, AIG Tower revealed that the police and journalists have already begun identifying networks suspected of trafficking the drugs into the Eastern Region. He urged parents to monitor their children closely and for schools to become more vigilant in protecting students from peer pressure and illicit substances.
Kenema City Mayor Thomas Karimu Baio, who was present at the press engagement, commended AIG Tower’s leadership and pledged the city’s full support. He called for a community-driven approach to tackle the issue from both prevention and enforcement standpoints. “We must protect our young people. It is the only way we can safeguard the future of Kenema and Sierra Leone as a whole,” Mayor Baio stated.
Local journalists also pledged to support the initiative through awareness campaigns, investigative reporting, and education on the dangers of drug use.
As AIG Tower concluded his address, he emphasized that failure is not an option. With renewed energy, a clear action plan, and public support, the Eastern Region under his watch is poised to wage a serious battle against drug abuse.
The message is loud and clear: the days of tramadol and kush trade flourishing in the East are numbered. AIG Moses Francis Tower is not just speaking tough he is acting tough, and the region is watching.