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A recent online exchange between the Sierra Leone Police (SLP) and Facebook users has ignited debate over the force’s social media professionalism.
The incident began when the SLP posted an update about a drug-related arrest in the Western Area Peninsula, intended to inform the public about ongoing anti-drug operations.
The post quickly garnered attention when a Facebook user, Stanley Samuel commented, “You are all idiots.” The official SLP account responded sharply, stating, “Including you.” This blunt reply rapidly went viral, sparking mixed reactions across social media platforms.
The situation escalated when Stanley Samuel, replied, “Sierra Leone Police you all are bastard.” The police account again responded directly, writing, “Stanley Samuel thank God we are your step brothers.”
While some online observers found the police’s responses humorous or fitting given the provocative nature of the comments, others were critical, arguing that the replies lacked the professionalism and appropriate tone expected of an official law enforcement account.
The Sierra Leone Police have increasingly utilized social media to engage with citizens and disseminate information. However, this viral incident has reignited discussions about the appropriate boundaries for public institutions when responding to online criticism and navigating digital communication in the modern age.
The Sierra Leone police lack the professionalism by replying go social media user. A professional institution like the police should know that certain comment should not be respond to . Only in Sierra leone you will see police attack citizen fir expressing there views.. only in Sierra leone you will see a police officer will use abusive language against those that they have to protect when that individual reply ro his or her foolosh words they will combine and give fault evidence against that individual. At the end you see them dying like chicken
So if you want to express your view, you should use an insulting words right?
This message made my day
Wahala no de finish salone na contri
They are an irony of their tittle a force for good
Personally I think professionalism should be part of their training and it’s should be a quarterly thing for them in their various stations