The Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA)condemns, in the strongest possible terms, the actions of two LDEA officers identified as Solomon Gbondo and Faith Willie, seen assaulting a female suspect. On Tuesday, January 6, 2025, a video surfaced on social media showing a male officer striking a woman directly in the face while a female officer pulled down her pants. Despite the woman not offering any form of resistance, the female officer wasted no time in landing another violent slap to her face and forcefully pushing her toward an LDEA vehicle. The incident quickly went viral, leading to widespread criticism.
Meanwhile, the LDEA said such conduct is completely unacceptable and in direct violation of the Agency’s Code of Conduct, which strictly prohibits assault, abuse, and inhumane treatment of any person. The officers involved have been immediately disrobed and turned over to the Board of Internal Inquiry and Professional Standards (BIPS) for investigation and appropriate disciplinary action.
The LDEA unequivocally distances itself from this misconduct and warns all officers against abusing the authority entrusted to them to serve and protect the public. Any officer found engaging in such acts will face the full weight of the law. There is absolutely no room for abuse of power within the Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency.
The incident occurred barely an hour after the Agency issued a statement debunking the allegation of assault on one of its own officers by the Officer in Charge. The Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA) said it took note of recent media reports alleging that the Director of the Agency and the Officer-in-Charge (OIC) assaulted a special aide to the OIC during an official assignment.
The LDEA categorically and unequivocally denied these allegations, describing them as false, misleading, and completely unfounded, stating that at no time did the Director or the OIC of the LDEA inflict harm, issue threats, or engage in any form of assault or intimidation against any officer. The Agency stated that the alleged incident did not occur as reported, and strongly believes that the officer in question is being tele-guided with the sole intent of undermining the significant gains the LDEA continues to make in the fight against illicit drugs in Liberia.
The LDEA urges the public to continue assisting in the fight against drug trafficking by reporting any suspicious activities through its hotlines: 0777133333 / 0888133333.
