The Liberia National Police suspends two of its officers for illegally entering a gray-colored Nissan Jeep on the grounds of the Capitol Building that belongs to Montserado County District#10 Representative, Yekeh Y. Kolubah.
Monrovia, Liberia, March 25, 2025 – The Liberia National Police (LNP) says it has concluded investigation into unlawful entry and opening of a gray Nissan Jeep without a license plate, parked under the canopy of the Representative’s Wing of the Capitol Building on the morning of Tuesday, February 18, 2025.
The LNP in a release says the investigation was conducted by its Professional Standards Division (PSD).
The investigation pointed out that the Chief Inspector of Police Frank P. Banda (ID# 5396) has been suspended without pay for two months, for unlawfully entering said vehicle.
The Police have also suspended Sergeant Sam C.F. Karbah (ID# 4248) without pay for one month, for unlawfully opening the vehicle.
“The PSD investigation primarily considered the allegations of police impropriety raised by Honorable Yekeh Y. Kolubah, who reported the loss of cash amounting to US$25,000.00 (Twenty-Five Thousand United States Dollars), 2,000,000.00 LRD (Two Million Liberian Dollars), and other valuable items, including one computer, one iPhone, and jewelry valued at US$2,500.00 (Two-Thousand Five Hundred United States dollars). The PSD has recommended the following further actions”, the release notes.
Meanwhile, the LNP says should any link be established between the officers involved and the alleged commission of the reported crime, they should be referred to the Crimes Services Division for a thorough investigation.
Police have invited Jack Traore, identified as the individual, who drilled the right-side (driver’s door) of the vehicle, for questioning.
“Conduct an in-depth investigation involving individuals seen in the video footage related to the incident, to ascertain any connection to the missing items. The Liberia National Police remains committed to ensuring transparency, accountability, and professional integrity in all its operations. We appreciate the public’s patience and understanding as we continue to address these serious matters with due diligence”, the release concludes. Press Release
