The apparent lapses in the Liberia National Police are springing from missteps in the appointments of individuals within the intelligence component of the force. The Lofa County lawmaker said the police, which is the first line of national security that interacts directly with most citizens than any other security apparatus, must have the instrumentality to be efficient and pre-empt potential crimes. So, in my mind I think we have to work on that,” he said of some recent appointments within the LNP intelligence unit. He added that some appointees have worked in other departments within the police force but they have limited experience or have not worked in a particular department that focuses on investigation, intelligence and Interpol. “So that our military can be involve with agriculture work, civil work including construction of the roads and bridges.”

Source: Front Page Africa May 03, 2018 08:16 UTC