The Liberia National Police (LNP) has arrested Nana Gyamfi, a 28-year-old Liberian journalist, for the illegal possession of a firearm. In a release dated Tuesday, September 3, 2024, the LNP said Journalist Gyamfi was arrested earlier on Tuesday at Kwatekeh Radio Station located on the Capital By-pass in Monrovia following a tip-off. The firearm was discovered in his bag at Kwatekeh Radio Station, where he has been employed for barely two weeks.
In his statement, Mr. Gyamfi claimed that he obtained the firearm from an unidentified man in the Johnsonville Community where he resides, and he carries the gun for his protection while commuting to work.
The suspect is currently in custody at the LNP Headquarters undergoing investigation. The LNP says it remains committed to ensuring the safety and security of all citizens and will continue to enforce the laws of Liberia without fear or favor.
“We urge the public to report any suspicious activities to the nearest police station,” the LNP release said.
