Sierra Leone bans street jogging for 'obstructing traffic' and 'pick pocketing'
Police in Sierra Leone have banned group jogging in the street on the grounds that it encourages disruptive behaviour.
A statement released reads, “Police headquarters has observed with
dismay that people are in the habit of jogging in large numbers along
the streets with a hint of menace, raining insults, obstructing traffic,
pounding on vehicles, playing loud music, and snatching property from
other members of the public”.
The statement dated July 27, said an immediate ban on such activities
was being enforced “in line with the constitutional consideration for
public order and safety”.
The police letter said “individuals desiring to jog for health
reasons” were “at liberty to do so, but at recreational facilities or at
the beach”.
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