Freetown, 11th November 2025 – The Sierra Leone Road Safety Authority (SLRSA) has strongly denied allegations of bribery involving one of its officers, following a social media post by Lawyer Yada Hashim Williams Esq. that accused a Road Safety Corps officer of soliciting a bribe during a routine traffic stop.
According to the post, the incident occurred on Monday, November 3, along Wilkinson Road around Cockrill, Freetown, where Mr. Williams alleged that the officer demanded Two Hundred and Fifty Leones (NLE 250) from his driver. The SLRSA has since issued a formal response, describing the claim as “unsubstantiated” and potentially damaging to the institution’s reputation.
In its statement, the Authority clarified that the traffic stop was lawful and conducted after Mr. Williams’s driver was found operating an unregistered vehicle, an offense under Section 3(1) of the Road Traffic Act, 2007. The SLRSA confirmed that a fine was levied and paid, and that proof of payment was provided to Mr. Williams.
“Despite our request for evidence to support the bribery allegation, none has been presented to date,” the statement read. “We take issues of integrity and professionalism very seriously and maintain a zero-tolerance policy on corruption.”
The Authority warned that public dissemination of unverified claims could erode public trust and unfairly tarnish the image of its officers. It called on Mr. Williams to withdraw the post and refrain from making further allegations without evidence.
“The X post has the propensity to cause reputational damage to the SLRSA,” the statement added, emphasizing the Authority’s commitment to transparency, lawful enforcement, and road safety for all citizens. The SLRSA reiterated its readiness to investigate any credible reports of misconduct and urged citizens to use formal channels when raising concerns.
