The Liberia National Police (LNP), through its Professional Standards Department (PSD), continues to enforce the highest standards of professionalism, integrity, and accountability within the institution. These actions are in line with the vision of the Inspector General of Police to ensure that every police officer is held accountable for their conduct and actions while serving the Liberian people. The disciplinary measures outlined below demonstrate the LNP’s unwavering commitment to transparency, ethical policing, and rebuilding public confidence in law enforcement.
Superintendent Margaret T. Forh, formerly General Commander of Zone-1 Base Police Station and its depots, was relieved of her post and suspended for one month without salary for unlawfully detaining complainants, in violation of the LNP Administrative Instruction (AI) on Discipline and Professional Standards, including provisions relating to unlawful detention and abuse of authority.
Following her full compliance with the recommendations of the Professional Standards Department, Superintendent Forh has been reinstated. Patrolman Yvette C. W. Nieburg of the Police Support Unit (PSU) was suspended indefinitely without salary for Police Impropriety stemming from her failure to settle a financial obligation of US$350 owed to Belle Grant Credit Enterprise.
Having satisfied the recommendations of the Professional Standards Department, Patrolman Nieburg has now been reinstated. Inspector Castello McGee of Zone-8 Base was investigated for Police Impropriety involving the failure to account for US$60 received on behalf of complainant Mr. Suimah A. Freeman on December 14, 2025. Based on the findings of the investigation, Inspector McGee has been suspended indefinitely without salary. His reinstatement is contingent upon restitution of the US$60 to the complainant.
Detective Chief Inspector G. Daniel Flomo, Deputy Commander of the Crime Services Division (CSD) in Grand Bassa County, was investigated for Police Impropriety involving the failure to settle financial obligations owed to Chief Inspector Helena D. Dahn (US$800) and Patrolman Cynthina K. Blackie (US$100). As a result, Detective Chief Inspector Flomo has been relieved of his post and suspended indefinitely without salary. Reinstatement will be considered only upon full settlement of the outstanding obligations.
Inspector Henry K. Drow Jr., Chief Armorer of the Grand Bassa County Police Detachment, was investigated for Gross Insubordination involving acts of disrespect toward Deputy Commissioner of Police Joshua N. During, Regional Commander for Region One, and Chief Superintendent S. Onesimus Vah, Deputy Police Commander of Grand Bassa County. Following the investigation, Inspector Drow has been suspended for one month without salary.
According to the LNP, Superintendent Momodu S. Sanyon and Patrolman Marian B. Cole were investigated for Police Impropriety and Unsatisfactory Conduct related to their failure to settle financial obligations owed to complainant Mrs. Julie G. Karlee. Both officers have been suspended indefinitely without salary. Their reinstatement is contingent upon full settlement of the outstanding financial obligations.
The release noted that Chief Inspector Abraham B. Mandehdou of the Professional Standards Department, Grand Bassa County Police Detachment, was investigated for Police Impropriety involving the receipt of US$450 from complainant Evelyn Davis in connection with a land transaction and US$70 received on behalf of complainant Grace B. Budu.
As a result, Chief Inspector Mandehdou has been transferred from the Professional Standards Department and suspended indefinitely without salary. Reinstatement will be considered only after restitution of the US$450 to Evelyn Davis and US$70 to Grace B. Budu.
Meanwhile, the Liberia National Police has assured the public that no officer is above the law or beyond accountability. LNP noted that under the leadership of the Inspector General of Police, the LNP remains committed to maintaining professional standards, investigating allegations of misconduct, and taking appropriate disciplinary action whenever officers violate the laws, regulations, or ethical standards governing the institution.
“These actions reflect the LNP’s determination to build a professional police service that is transparent, accountable, and deserving of the trust and confidence of the Liberian people,” the release added.
