The security interface comes amid rise in criminal activities involving livestock theft and other valuable items along the border communities in the area.
Major Malick Boye, commander at Lamin Koto Military Barracks, who is the brainchild behind the initiative, observed that the situation is going out of hand and that it's high time the two authorities take firm stance to address the issue.
Major Boye reminded that of recent, the rise in the number of criminals penetrating the country's borders without following due protocols is alarming, recalling that last year alone over 640 sheep and goats, 130 cows and 4 motorbikes were stolen and smuggled along the two countries’ borders.
Major Boye maintained that as security personnel, they are ready to secure the country's sovereignty to the highest level and they will not allow anyone to come and destroy ‘our environment’
Thus, he called on all the alkalolu in the areas to be cautious and remain vigilant of the type of people they host in their communities.
He shared that some people act as strangers only to monitor the movement of people before they embark on their nefarious business.
To this end, he also called on alkalolu to immediately report any theft case to the right authorities.
Pierre Bah, Chief of Niani District in Central River Region north, equally called on security in both countries to unite and work together, and as he out put it, by working together they can easily beat criminals and put a stop to this nefarious business in the area.
Abdoulie Sonko, Station Officer (SO) at Kuntaur Police Station, expressed similar sentiment.
He called for close collaboration between security forces in the two countries to strengthen border security and management.
Jalamang Darboe, Director of Forestry, also highlighted the negative impact of criminals on the lives and properties of people.
