Allegations of Corruption Against IG Fayia Sellu and Ms. Doris Brima Sellu
Serious allegations of corruption have emerged against Inspector General of Police (IGP) Fayia Sellu and his wife, Ms. Doris Brima Sellu. Concerns center on procurement irregularities, unexplained wealth accumulation, and the alleged misuse of state resources.
According to internal sources, approximately 92% of procurement contracts within the Sierra Leone Police have been awarded to Ms. Doris Sellu. This raises serious questions about transparency, conflict of interest, and procurement integrity.
Reports indicate that Ms. Doris Brima Sellu has imported a total of 186 forty-nine–foot containers and 35 twenty-foot containers. Since the appointment of her husband as IGP, these containers have allegedly been cleared from the port without proper duty payments.
Port officials reportedly confirmed that Ms. Sellu frequently invokes the name of the First Lady’s “Hands Off Our Girls” campaign and the President’s Free Education Programme to facilitate duty-free clearance. These claims, if substantiated, would constitute serious violations of customs and revenue regulations.
Prior to Mr. Sellu’s appointment as Inspector General, the couple allegedly lived in police barracks and did not own even a plot of land. However, within a three years, they are said to have acquired assets both domestically and internationally. These include:
1. Three houses in Maryland, USA
Five fuel stations (one in Bo, two in Kenema, and two in Freetown)
2. A mansion valued at over $5.6 million
3.A water-production factory worth $2.5 million
4. A printing company valued at $3.5 million
More than 35 luxury vehicles located at residences in Sussex, Hill Station and Kenema.
Such a drastic increase in wealth raises questions about the source of funds and the couple’s financial transparency.
The Audit Service reportedly identified that 72% of police fuel consumption was used for private purposes by Ms. Doris Sellu and her relatives. Sources claim that the Inspector General bribed auditors to prevent this irregularity from being highlighted in the official report. If true, this represents a serious breach of accountability and misuse of public funds.
Many families affected by the drug “Kush” blame the police leadership for failing to tackle its spread. For three years, the police reportedly did little to enforce measures against Kush trafficking. Now, as the Inspector General nears retirement, he is said to be attempting to create an impression of renewed activity.
A former TOCU officer disclosed that the IGP strategically appointed CSP M.K. Alieu because of his loyalty and willingness to act in the IG’s interests. Despite numerous arrests related to Kush trafficking, sources claim that suspects often bribed their way out of prosecution, and confiscated containers were quietly returned to their owners.
Sources suggest that the police have not charged any Kush-related container cases in court in recent years, from 2023 to 2025, when Kush escalated.
It has also been recommended that authorities investigate whether containers removed by Ms. Doris Sellu since 2023 were properly cleared and duties paid. Her business operations allegedly fall under the name Dorlbee Group.
There is growing dissatisfaction within the Sierra Leone Police regarding the IG’s leadership. Key concerns include:
1. No uniform supply since 2018.
2. Police welfare contributions being redirected to payments for Dorlbee Group
3. FPU officers deployed on UN missions reportedly unpaid for four months, despite confirmation from UN sources that funds were released prior to deployment.
Given these allegations, it is advised that President Julius Maada Bio review the leadership of the Sierra Leone Police. A capable, transparent, and accountable leader is needed to restore trust, strengthen discipline, and improve service delivery.
His Excellency the President should ensure that any individual appointed to lead the SLP possesses integrity, competence, and a clear commitment to the welfare of officers and the security of the nation.
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