Monrovia – The Armed Forces of Liberia (AFL) is grappling with the tragic death of Sergeant Bobby Manndeh, who allegedly committed suicide last week while on guard duty at the Binyah Kesselly Barracks in Schiefflin. Sergeant Manndeh enlisted in the AFL in 2007 as an infantry soldier and was most recently assigned to Alpha Company, First Battalion, 23rd Infantry Brigade. “Sergeant Manndeh was a disciplined, professional, loyal, and dedicated soldier who served with diligence since his enlistment into the AFL,” the statement read. The details surrounding Manndeh’s death remain unclear, amidst rumors that he shot himself in the head six times with an AK-47 rifle. FrontPage Africa online reader James Davis commented on the story, questioning why a sergeant would be placed on guard duty.

Source: Front Page Africa June 03, 2024 16:15 UTC