By Thaimu T. Kamara
In a proactive effort to address growing road safety concerns, the Officer Commanding (Traffic) at Bamio Luma Police Station, Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Tenneh Y. Kamara, led a critical engagement with the Vice Chairman and executive members of the Foreign Vehicles Union. The discussion centered on the persistent illegal parking of foreign trucks and trailers along the Kambia-Guinea Highway and the Rokupr entrance an issue that has increasingly disrupted traffic and raised serious safety concerns.
The continued parking of foreign vehicles along these major routes has obstructed traffic flow, created hazards for motorists and pedestrians, and contributed to a rising number of road accidents. ASP Tenneh Y. Kamara emphasized the immediate need for the removal of abandoned and illegally parked vehicles to ensure the free movement of all road users in the district.
During the engagement, ASP Kamara directed the Foreign Vehicles Union Vice Chairman to work closely with vehicle owners and drivers to clear all illegally parked vehicles from the highway. She also called on the union’s executive members to assist the police in removing long Guinea trailers and heavy-duty trucks that occupy the roadway unlawfully.
In response, the Vice Chairman expressed gratitude to ASP Tenneh Y. Kamara and her team for their timely intervention. He requested a two-day grace period to relocate all foreign trailers and trucks to a designated parking area in Kamaraka. The Vice Chairman assured the police of full compliance and committed to engaging all affected vehicle owners and drivers to ensure adherence to the directives.
Concluding the session, ASP Tenneh Y. Kamara issued a firm warning against overloading, reckless driving, speeding, and the operation of unregistered or unlicensed vehicles. She stressed the importance of continued cooperation between the police and transport stakeholders as a vital step in maintaining safe and traffic-free roads throughout Kambia District.
The engagement ended positively, with the executives of the Foreign Vehicles Union expressing sincere appreciation to ASP Tenneh Y. Kamara and her team. They recognized the importance of the traffic safety awareness campaign and committed to sustained collaboration with law enforcement to promote road safety and orderly traffic management.