The government of Sierra Leon in a statement released of the 27th of July has placed a ban on public jogging in the country.
The statement released by the country’s Police, the exercise was been banned because it encouraged vices and disruptive behaviours.
“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 which was released on 27th of July further added that the ban takes effect immediately and is in line with the constitutional consideration for public order and safety of the country.
The Police in the statement stated that individuals desiring to jog for health reasons “were at liberty to do so, but at recreational facilities or at the beach”.
