The Minister of Internal Affairs AIG Rtd. Morie Lengor Esq and senior officials of the Ministry convened the Executive of Bike Riders Union (BRU) to a meeting, in the Ministry’s Conference Room to address growing concerns over rising lawlessness, public safety concerns and the misconduct of bike riders across the country.
The meeting focused on issues of lawlessness involving some bike riders, including frequent fights, failure by some riders to wear their official identification helmets, and the indiscriminate parking of motorcycles at major junctions, which continues to obstruct the free flow of traffic.
During the discussion, Minister Lengor Esq specifically cited the recent violent clashes in Kailahun that involved bikeriders and the police and strictly warned bikeriders against taking the law into their own hands. He demanded immediate compliance with the law, noting that any further attempts to obstruct or disregard law and order by any bike rider will face more severe consequences. He emphasized the need for bike riders to operate within the confines of the law and to conduct themselves responsibly in order to promote public safety and maintain peace and order.
A major concern raised by the Minister was the recurring practice of some bike riders setting vehicles ablaze whenever a rider is involved in a fatal or serious road accident. He strongly condemned the practice, noting that the slogan, “You touch one, you touch all,” should never be used to justify acts of violence or the destruction of property, and cautioned against any further instances of riders bypassing due process.
The Minister warned that such actions only create chaos, undermine the rule of law, and threaten national security. He called on the leadership of the BRU to educate their membership on peaceful and lawful ways of addressing grievances and to work closely with the government in promoting discipline within the sector.
Minister Lengor Esq further expressed deep dissatisfaction over the BRU slogan, “Touch one Touch all, strongly urging the group to revise it by removing language they deemed misleading and threatening. He also urged the executive to actively engage their membership by establishing strict disciplinary measures for anyone who violates the law, emphasizing that responsible leadership requires making firm decisions.
While praising the BRU Executive for their general compliance within the confines of the laws, Deputy Inspector General of Police Mr. Andrew M. Kamara and the Director of Traffic Management AIG Abdul Moijueh condemned the alarming trends of lawlessness and public disorder by bike riders. Highlighting the recent unrest in Kailahun as a primary concern, they explicitly warned Union representatives to sensitize their membership against attempting to administer vigilante justice.
On their part, the BRU Executive – including the Vice President and the Spokesperson vowed to strengthen collaboration, improve compliance with traffic regulations, and foster responsible conduct among commercial bike riders in the interest of public safety and national development. They, however, raised significant concerns regarding their leadership in the discharge of their responsibilities and appealed to the government through the Ministry for intervention in mitigating some of their challenges. They further committed sensitising their members on the importance of being law abiding and utilising the appropriate authorities to address complaints, further confirming that the Union’s slogan has officially shifted from “Touch one Touch all” to “Bike Riders responsibility”.
The meeting concluded with a commitment to set up a joint committee to implement the SLP-BRU MOU through fortnightly review meetings. The parties also agreed to host a press conference to publicly announce the BRU’s official slogan change from “Touch One Touch All to “Bikeriders Responsibility. ”
Credit – MIA COMMUNICATIONS
Copyright –Published in Expo Times News on Monday, 13th July 2026 (ExpoTimes News – Expo Media Group (expomediasl.com)
