Unverified reports from residents of the Police Academy–Ruth Perry Community suggest that suspended Deputy Minister for Youth Development, Bryant McGill, may have departed his home late Friday evening, allegedly moving in the direction of the Bo Waterside crossing at the Liberia–Sierra Leone border.
According to a resident who requested anonymity due to safety concerns, one of McGill’s official vehicles was noticed around 9 p.m. taking the 72nd route before connecting to the Somalia Drive. The eyewitness described the jeep’s movement as unusually slow and cautious compared to its regular pace.
Community members spoken to on Saturday morning indicated that the claims could be credible, as McGill has not been seen locally since the reports surfaced.
This development follows McGill’s suspension by President Joseph Boakai earlier in the week after he was accused of raping a 14-year-old girl, the daughter of the Ministry’s deputy chief of security. The Executive Mansion, in announcing the suspension, stressed that it reflected the administration’s “zero-tolerance policy” on sexual and gender-based violence. The suspension letter was reportedly delivered to McGill by Minister of State for Presidential Affairs, Sam Stevequoah.
Inspector General of Police Gregory Coleman described the matter as “delicate,” urging Liberians to remain calm while the investigation progresses. He assured that McGill would face charges and arrest if the evidence warrants, emphasizing that “nobody is above the law.”
McGill had previously taken a voluntary leave of absence after the allegations were first made public, a move that civil society organizations and rights groups criticized as inadequate. Their demands for tougher action ultimately led to the suspension.
For now, McGill’s rumored movement toward the Liberian–Sierra Leonean border remains unconfirmed, as security authorities have not commented on his current location or status.
Source: KNews Online
