Jordan Contributes More Police Units for UNMIL
Published: 12 November, 2008
UN Envoy Ellen Margrethe Løj has welcomed Jordan's decision to boost the UN Police (UNPOL) presence in Liberia by providing an additional Formed Police Unit (FPU), which is due to arrive in Liberia in December this year.
The wife of a former Anti-Terrorist Unit (ATU) Adjutant General, Mrs. Charlesetta Gargart, says since her husband Emmanuel Gargart was taken to the United States on October 15 to give evidence at the just-ended Charles Taylor Jr. trial, she has been receiving threatening remarks from unknown callers that she and her husband will be harmed when he returns.
Bentley Town miners set to return to their mining site
‘We Are Not Rebels’
Published: 03 November, 2008
MONROVIA, Nearly 300 men who for some time now have been operating in the dense forest of Grand Gedeh County have dismissed as false and fabrication, claims of their involvement in armed insurgency in that part of the country.
Internal Affairs Minister Ambulai Johnson and The rubbles of the burnt drugs
Explosions Cause Stir
Published: 31 October, 2008
MONROVIA, More than three explosions in quick succession ripped through the western neighborhoods of strife-torn Monrovia yesterday, sending shocking fears of an outbreak of another fighting in war-battled Liberia, witnesses said.
Defense, Police Announce New Security Measures
Published: 30 October, 2008
A cross-section of staff of the two security apparatus
The Minister of National Defense (MOD) through the Command Officer-in-Charge of the Armed Forces of Liberia (AFL) and the authorities at the Liberia National Police (LNP) have instituted new security measures aimed at combating the current wave of criminal activities in the country.
Armed Robbers on the Rampage in Buchanan
Published: 29 October, 2008
MONROVIA, As armed robbery appears to be on the rise in Buchanan, nearly all community zones have reorganized their night watch teams to protect their respective homes.
Female Police Takes Command in Margibi
Published: 23 October, 2008
The former Nimba County Police Detachment Commander, Chief Superintendent Duwuo Goldoe, has been appointed Commander of the Liberia National Police (LNP) Detachment of Margibi County.
Family of 'Witness' Complains of Strange Visitors
Published: 21 October, 2008
Two family members of one of ex-president Charles Taylor's dreaded security forces have claimed their residence at the Chicken Soup Factory Community outside Monrovia has been frequented by some “unknown persons” in recent days.
Armed Gang Strikes Clay Street
Published: 20 October, 2008
MONROVIA, Residents of Clay Street in Central Monrovia, opposite the headquarters of the Press Union of Liberia (PUL), Sunday morning (October 19, 2008), had a sleepless night when a gang of masquerading armed thugs attacked their homes.
Top Security Officers Transferred from Nimba
Published: 14 October, 2008
Outgoing Nimba Police Inspector Duwuo Goldoe
NIMBA COUNTY, Reports from Sanniquellie City, Nimba County Provincial capital, indicate that top security officers in the county including the Police Chief Superintendent, Duwuo Goldoe, and her corps of officers have been transferred with immediate effect.
German Deputy Head of Mission Joem Semmler presents keys of vehicles to LNP official Mr. Kabineh Kamara Chief of Intelligence (LNP)
German Gov't Donates 13 Vehicles to LNP
Published: 13 October, 2008
MONROVIA, The Federal Republic of Germany through its Embassy in Liberia on October 9, 2008 donated 13 pick-up jeeps to the Liberia National Police (LNP).
MONROVIA, Garsumo Dorley, 48, was seated on a bed most part of which was soiled with blood, with his room crowded with neighbors wearing sympathetic looks.
LiNCSA Speaks on President's UN Message
Published: 03 October, 2008
The Liberia National Commission on Small Arms (LiNCSA) has commended the President of the Republic of Liberia, Madam Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, for her support to the control of small and light weapons as expressed in her speech on September 23, 2008 at the United Nations 63rd Session of the General Assembly held in New York.
Three Inmates Break Jail at NPC
Published: 02 October, 2008
Three inmates have escaped from the National Palace of Correction (NPC) last Wednesday, September 24, 2008 in Zwedru, Grand Gedeh County. The escapees were identified as Prince Kai, Abraham Dalue and Usher Walker. They were all charged with burglary.
Ivorian Diplomat Pledges His Country's Cooperation
Published: 02 October, 2008
Defense Minister Samukai, Jr.
MONROVIA, An Ivorian Military Attaché, Colonel N'goran Aka, who on Tuesday, September 30, 2008, paid a courtesy call on the Minister of National Defense (MOD), Brownie J. Samukai, Jr., has assured Liberians that never again will the Ivorian territory be used for 'subversive' activities against any of her neighbors.
The unidentified woman as she lay crushed Photo by F. Momolu Dorley
Woman Crushed at Tucker Bridge
Published: 29 September, 2008
MONROVIA, Thousands of grief-stricken people on Saturday, September 27, 2008 swamped the vicinity of Johnson Street-Slipway intersection when a 40-foot container abruptly fell from a trailer onto a nearby blue pick-up, subsequently crushing a woman to death.
Some of the ERU prospective graduates photo by Edwin Fayia, III
Police Special Unit Showcases Toughness
Published: 26 September, 2008
MONROVIA, Members of a special unit of the police expected to combat violence-related crimes, the Emergency Response Unit (ERU), have staged a mock clampdown on criminals Wednesday, September 24, 2008, ahead of their graduation of Friday, October 3, 2008.
Some newly-commissioned soldiers at a recent parade
16 Army 'Mutineers' Fired
Published: 25 September, 2008
MONROVIA, Sixteen soldiers from the newly trained members of the restructured Armed Forces of Liberia (AFL) have been dismissed for what defense authorities termed as “gross insubordination”.
GANTA, NIMBA COUNTY, Security assigned at the Ganta main port of entry on September 18, 2008 seized a huge quantity of gold worth over US$500,000 from a Guinean national identified as Keita Bandjou when he bypassed the security/customs office and entered the country.
Cross Section of Participants during the Training Workshop
LINCSA Launches Research Workshop
Published: 22 September, 2008
MONROVIA, The Liberian National Commission on Small Arms and Light Weapons (LINCSA) welcomed more than 100 prospective researchers to a workshop held in the C. Cecil Dennis Auditorium at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs September 18, 2008.
Overcrowding at Sanniquellie Prison Raises Concern
Published: 18 September, 2008
Concern is mounting over overcrowding at Sanniquillie Central Prison with residents calling on the Government to transfer sentenced prisoners to Grand Gedeh.
Bong County seat of local government Photo by A. M. Johnson
In Bong County, Gunmen Set Town Ablaze
Published: 15 September, 2008
BONG COUNTY, Police update crimes report from January to June, 2008 has confirmed that several gunmen, on August 26, 2008, set a town ablaze in Fenetoulee District, Bong County.
With the Motto:' We Dare to Defend,' they are off for further studies’
200 Soldiers Complete Training in Nigeria
Published: 08 September, 2008
MONROVIA, At least 200 soldiers, accompanied by an officer of the Armed Forces of Liberia (AFL) last week returned home from the Federal Republic of Nigeria after successfully completing a specialized warfare course at the prestigious Nigerian Army School of Infantry (NASI) in Kaduna State.
“Their Men Are Around”
Published: 03 September, 2008
MONROVIA, A respected and legendary Catholic cleric and philosopher has strongly warned against the arrest for possible prosecution on war crimes charges of any former leaders of Liberia's disbanded warring factions.
President Sirleaf with Gen. Ward (center) and the COS, SA Abdurrahman inspect the troop photo by Jacob O.David
AFL First Infantry Brigade Passes Out
Published: 01 September, 2008
MONROVIA, The restructured Armed Forces of Liberia (AFL) whose numerical strength slightly exceeded its initial target of 2,000 (rising now to 2,123) graduated Friday, August 29, 2008. The graduation marked the force's 5th and final Initial Entry Training (IET).
“Continue to Uphold Discipline, Integrity and Professionalism”
Published: 29 August, 2008
UN Envoy in Liberia, Ms. Ellen Margrethe Löj, has urged senior military officials and commanders of the UN Mission in Liberia (UNMIL) to continue upholding discipline, integrity and professionalism among all military personnel serving in Liberia.
MONROVIA, The Commander-in-Chief (C-I-C) of the Armed Forces of Liberia (AFL), President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, has disclosed that the numerical strength of the restructured national army has reached its full expected strength of 2,000 personnel.
MONROVIA, Joe Wylie, widely known as “revolutionary democrat”, has been giving insider and dramatic accounts of the failure of “Strongman” Thomas Gonkama Quiwonkpa, to dethrone the military regime of the then Commander-in-Chief (CIC), General Samuel Kanyon Doe, in a foiled coup on November 12, 1985.
Alleged Armed Robbers Rounded Up
Published: 18 August, 2008
GRAND BASSA COUNTY, The Buchanan City Court has begun Monday, August 4, 2008, preliminary hearing in a case involving four suspected armed robbers recently arrested by police in Buchanan.
MONROVIA, Judge J. Boima Kontoe, who is assigned to Criminal Court 'A' and 'D' at the Temple of Justice in Monrovia, has observed that the Liberia National Police (LNP) does not have forensic experts to gather evidence against an accused person.
LNP Moves a Step Closer to Quick Response
Published: 11 August, 2008
MONROVIA, UN Deputy Envoy, Mr. Jordan Ryan, has urged the new Emergency Response Unit (ERU) of the Liberia National Police (LNP), that it must be “ever ready” to implement newly acquired skills and deal effectively with crime and law and order incidents. This was contained in
Marketers Cause Stir in Gbarnga
Published: 08 August, 2008
Normal business activities was on Monday, August 4, 2008 disrupted in Gbarnga City when some members of the Liberia Marketing Association (LMA), Bong County branch besieged the local offices protesting for the removal of their local superintendent, Madam Mary Larteh.
Nimba Lawmaker on Control of Proliferation of Small Arms
Published: 07 August, 2008
Rep. Dunah: 'We want small arms control'
MONROVIA, Nimba County Electoral District #3 Representative, Worlea Saywah Dunah, has appealed for strident regulations that would govern stockpiles of small and light weapons and arms in post-war Liberia.
The Nigerian Contingent serving in the United Nations Mission in Liberia (UNMIL) says it will hold a combined medal parade for award of medals in recognition of the Contingent's contributions to the mission in Liberia on Thursday, August 7, 2008.
SRSG Løj awards medal to Ghanaian peacekeeper UNMIL Photo
Concerted Efforts Needed to Strengthen Liberia's Law Enforcement
Published: 28 July, 2008
MONROVIA, Though a lot of progress has been made in post-war Liberia, there are emerging problems that require the coordinated efforts of every member of society to overcome, according to the UN Envoy in Liberia, Ms. Ellen Margrethe Løj.
Police Tougher on Force Clean-up
Published: 24 July, 2008
Photo by A.M. Johnson The criminals will be dug out of their hideouts
MONROVIA, The Police Commandant at the National Police Academy said the lives of citizens cannot be trusted to officers with poor moral deportment or with a nature of becoming easily irate.
Visiting Top UN Official Commends Progress in Rule of Law and Security Institutions
Published: 22 July, 2008
Dmitry Titov, Assistant Secretary-General for Rule of Law and Security Institutions in the Department of Peacekeeping Operations, paid a three-day visit to Liberia last week.
Vice President Boakai Assures All of Security
Published: 18 July, 2008
Vice President of Liberia, Joseph N. Boakai
MONROVIA, The Vice President of Liberia, Joseph N. Boakai, has assured the nation that the Unity Party-led Government will do everything to provide security for foreign investors and Liberians to allow them restructure their lives.
BIN Commissioner Massaquoi and Dr. Jaye in conversation after the formal opening session Photo by A. M. Johnson
“137 Illegal Border Points” Created during Civil War
Published: 18 July, 2008
MONROVIA, Bureau of Immigration and Naturalization (BIN) Commissioner C. Clarence Massaquoi, has said that about 137 illegal border points were created to 'ferret weapons and other illegal contrabands' during Liberia's years of unrest.
Five Reinstated AFL Officers Complete Senior Leadership Training
Published: 16 July, 2008
Minister of National Defense, Brownie J. Samukai, Jr
The Minister of National Defense, Brownie J. Samukai, Jr., has challenged senior reinstated AFL officers returning from the prestigious Armed Forces Command and staff College in Nigeria to apply their knowledge gained in the best way possible for the good of the Armed Forces of Liberia (AFL). The Minister made the remarks when he met with the five reinstated senior officers at the Ministry of National Defense. The officers are Lt./Cols. Sekou S. Sheriff, Boakai B. Kamara, Aaron T. Johnson, Daniel K. Moore and Major Andrew J. Wleh.
French Border Patrol Equipment Due Here
Published: 16 July, 2008
Amb. Gerard: 'Border patrol equipment will arrive soon’
MONROVIA, French Ambassador to Liberia, Jacques Gerard, has disclosed that in a few days, equipment bought for Bin Mobile Brigade that will patrol the Liberia-Ivorian border will arrive in the coastal city of Harper, Maryland County.
GC, BIN Hold Border-Security Seminar Tomorrow
Published: 16 July, 2008
Dr. Amos Sawyer, Chairman, Governance Commission
MONROVIA, The Governance Commission (GC) and the Bureau of Immigration and Naturalization (BIN), a component of the Ministry of Justice, will be holding a one-day interactive seminar on Thursday, July 17, 2008 on the 'challenge of the border security and management in post-conflict Liberia' for agencies that are responsible for the proper and effective management of Liberia's borders.
'Flexibility Fees' Scandal at Ganta Methodist
Published: 03 July, 2008
The District Education Officer (DEO) in Ganta, Mr. David Kehzay, has suspended one teacher of Ganta United Methodist School for collecting fees from 12th graders as 'flexibility fees' in the just ended national exams and asked the school authorities to refund the fees.
Madam Ellen Margaret Löj, SRSG, cutting ribbon to declare station open
Be Cautious, Disciplined and Professional
Published: 20 June, 2008
MONROVIA, “Police officers must be cautious, disciplined and professional. They should not intimidate and must also be friendly and should follow the code of ethics of police,” said Madam Ellen Margaret Löj, Special Representative of the Secretary General (SRSG) to Liberia.
Solicitor General Opposes Arming Police
Published: 12 June, 2008
Solicitor General Cllr. Tiawon Gongloe
MONROVIA, The Solicitor General (SG) of Liberia, Cllr. Tiawon Gongloe, has strongly opposed the arming of the Liberia National Police (LNP) on grounds that the LNP still needs training of mind and acquisition of some high level of professionalism.
MONROVIA, The Liberia National Police (LNP) publicly admitted yesterday that its rank and file comprised many inexperienced and unprofessional personnel.
Stakeholders Seek to Strengthen Police
Published: 10 June, 2008
The Liberia National Law Enforcement Association, (LINLEA) in collaboration with the Liberia National Police, (LNP) the Civil Society Security Sector Reform (SSR) Working Group and the International Center for Transitional Justice (ICTJ), will host a public forum today intended to strengthen the Liberia National Police.
Man, 25, Arrested with Arms in Voinjama
Published: 10 June, 2008
Liberia's Police Inspector General, Munah Sieh
LOFA COUNTY, A man, 25, (name withheld) has been arrested by the police in Voinjama, Lofa County, over the weekend for possessing five brand new guns (pistols), a situation that has sent shock and panic amongst residents of Voinjama.
Small Arms Program Stalled in Buutuo
Published: 02 June, 2008
year following the launch of the 'Arms-for-Development' program in Buutou, Nimba County, the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) Small Arms control process appears to be in limbo with citizens complaining that their area was being abandoned.
Liberia Marks Peacekeeping Day
Published: 30 May, 2008
On the occasion marking the annual International Day of United Nations (UN) Peacekeepers across the globe, the UN Secretary General, Ban Ki-moon, has disclosed that peacekeeping has developed into a flagship enterprise of the world body.
ANPPCAN Begins Training Security Officers
Published: 15 May, 2008
ANPPCAN manager Alvin Winford
The African Network for the Prevention against Child Abuse and Neglect (ANPPCAN) has disclosed that it has begun a one-year capacity-building training program for Police Correction Department, Customs and Immigration Service in Nimba and Grand Gedeh counties.
Hallowanger in handshake with Sir Bettison after being introduced by Supt. Cocliff (left)
British Police Offers to Collaborate with LNP
Published: 07 May, 2008
MONROVIA, The Chief Constable (Police Inspector General) of the town of West Yorkshire, in the United Kingdom, Sir Norman Bettison, has promised to work with the Liberia National Police (LNP) in assisting to build the force's capacity.
Senate Passes Defense Act
Published: 30 April, 2008
Senate President Pro-tempore Isaac W. Nyenabo
MONROVIA, The Liberian Senate yesterday passed into law the Act repealing the 1956 Act that created the Armed Forces of Liberia (AFL) coming up with a new Defense Act that holistically addresses the basic military and social welfare needs of the army.
Smuggling at Bo Waterside
Published: 28 April, 2008
Customs Collector, Susana Mentor-Seton and Security and BIN Chief, Ada Obamewi(r)
GRAND CAPE MOUNT CO. -- A new cross-border trade has surfaced at the Bo Waterside border crossing between Liberia and Sierra Leone with rice, gasoline and cooking oil being smuggled from Liberia to Sierra Leone.
New AFL Numbers 1,600 With Room to Grow
Published: 28 April, 2008
Brownie J. Samukai, Jr., Defense Minister
MONROVIA -- The ongoing recruitment exercise for members of the new Armed Forces of Liberia (AFL) has crossed the half-way mark, reaching a strength of 1,634 soldiers.
Police Security for LIBNIC Plantation
Published: 23 April, 2008
The Commander of Bassa Police Detachment has assured residents of LIBNIC Oil Palm Plantation in District #4, Kpogban Statutory District, of security protection within the next two weeks owing to reported high criminal activities being carried on at the plantation.
(L-r) ECOSAP’s Sandy, Dep. Min Wesseh, chair of LiNCSA and Foreign Min. King Akerele
ECOSAP Engages Liberia on Arms Control Treaty
Published: 23 April, 2008
MONROVIA, The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) small arms program (ECOSAP) continues its engagement with the Liberian Government over the ratification of the trea
