A dramatic and emotionally charged trial involving the death of police officer Mark D. Bracewell ended Monday, May 18, 2026, in a hung jury, compelling the court to declare a mistrial. Jurors failed to reach a unanimous verdict in the case of defendant Francis Nana, the commercial driver accused of murdering the officer with his…
The Liberia National Police (LNP) has announced the formal signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on security and police cooperation with the General Directorate of National Security (DGSN) of the Kingdom of Morocco. According to a press release dated May 18, 2026, the agreement represents a significant step toward strengthening bilateral relations between the…
The Liberia National Police has formally charged ten individuals in connection with the mob assault and public humiliation of a young woman at the Red Light commercial district in Paynesville. In a statement issued Tuesday, May 12, 2026, the police strongly condemned the incident, describing the actions seen in widely circulated videos as “unlawful, degrading,…
The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection has strongly condemned the violent assault and public humiliation of a woman who was allegedly attacked by a group of men over her choice of clothing. According to the Ministry, the woman was forcefully pulled from a motorcycle, stripped naked, and subjected to degrading treatment in public…
The Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA) has confirmed the arrest of Mr. Musa Kamara, a former Action Agent, on April 22, 2026, just one day after his termination. Kamara was apprehended for impersonating as an LDEA officer following his dismissal alongside Icarus Geeplay on April 21, 2026, after an internal investigation established serious violations of…
The Liberia National Police (LNP), in collaboration with the leadership of the Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA), successfully conducted a two-day capacity-building workshop for LDEA commanders, investigators, sectional heads, and their deputies from Montserrado County. According to a press release dated April 28, 2026, the training was specifically designed to strengthen operational effectiveness, enhance investigative…
A report from Nimba County says a 46-year-old Nepali national, an employee of ArcelorMittal Liberia, identified as Ruggas Navin, is in police custody for allegedly raping a 15-year-old girl and possessing marijuana. Police say the suspect is currently detained at the Ganta Police Station, while investigations continue. Authorities have assured the public that the case…
Reports emanating from the southeastern county of Sinoe confirm that the Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA) has arrested a Nigerian with a huge quantity of drugs worth over 354,500 Liberian Dollars. According to a press release dated April 7, 2026, on April 4, 2026, at approximately 7:30 Am, acting on a search and seizure warrant,…
The Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA) Nimba County Detachment, in collaboration with the Joint Security, has arrested a suspect identified as Mohamed Sheriff at the Ganta Port of Entry for illegal possession of controlled substances. According to a recent press release, the arrest was carried out on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at approximately 1:30 PM,…
The Accra Regional Police Command has arrested three suspects, namely Vincent Adzikah (38), Francis Amuzu (44), and William Addison (34), in connection with the death of a Liberian man in Ghana after he was severely beaten. The suspects are currently in Police custody, assisting with investigations. According to a press release, the Accra Regional Police…
