By James T. BrooksMONROVIA – The Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA) has summarily dismissed two officers following the circulation of a disturbing social media video showing them assaulting a female suspect in custody. The dismissals were announced on Thursday, January 8, 2026, by LDEA Officer-in-Charge Fitzgerald T. M. Biago. During a press conference in Monrovia, Biago characterized the officers’ actions as a grave breach of public trust and a direct violation of the agency’s code of conduct. Internal Probe and ConfessionIn a swift response to the public backlash, the LDEA identified the involved personnel as Solomon Gbondo and Faith Willie. According to the LDEA, both Gbondo and Willie admitted to the misconduct, acknowledging that their physical assault of the suspect violated agency regulations.

Source: GNN Liberia January 09, 2026 16:31 UTC