The Liberian government has not yet charged the acting chairman of the Council of Patriots, Menipakei Dumoe, after he was arrested on Tuesday for a comment he wrote on Facebook.
Armed Police Deployed After Tappita Residents Storm Quarantine Centers
On May 1, health authorities released the journalist Jeremiah Gayflor from his isolation at the 14 Military Hospital. At his hometown in Tappita, residents – mostly women and children – crowded the streets to celebrate. They also broke into quarantine facilities and hugged patients.
Liberian Police Use Force to Disrupt Protesters in Monrovia
Yesterday, officers of the Liberia National Police used tear gas, water hoses and other non-lethal measures to disrupt the relatively peaceful protest organized by the Council of Patriots.
Police Dismiss Senior Officer for Multiple Crimes
The Liberia National Police has indefinitely dismissed its former superintendent of police, Arthur V. Freeman, for alleged criminal conspiracy, harassment, and theft of property.
Police Warn Political Party Supporters to Stay off NEC’s Premises
The Liberia National Police is warning supporters of the ruling Coalition for Democratic Change and the four opposition collaboration political parties to stay off the premises of the National Elections Commission.
Another Violence Reported in Montserrado’s 15th District, But Police Say No Arrest
After a violent elections-related episode in Montserrado’s 15th district, the Liberia National Police has released a statement that it is investigating the issue.
After Rioting in Paynesville, Police Arrest 12
Following an August 4 riot in Paynesville’s Red Light commercial district, the Liberia National Police have arrested 12 individuals.
Police Charge Cinta Township Commissioner in Weala Rioting
Police in Margibi arrested and charged Cinta Township commissioner Roland Johnson with multiple criminal offenses in connection with Monday’s violent motorcyclist protest in Weala and Baypolu.