Gandersville reclaimed: from crime haven to safe zone
The once-feared community of Gandersville, long labeled a “No-Go Zone” for peaceful residents, is now experiencing a remarkable turnaround. Years of rampant drug trafficking, armed robbery, and constant insecurity along the Japan Freeway corridor had left citizens in fear and despair.
But that reality is changing. Under the directive of Superintendent Harrison Archie Nyenatoh, Commander of Zone 4 Base at the LPRC Police Station, the Liberia National Police has declared open and sustained general arrests targeting notorious criminals and drug dealers operating in Gandersville and surrounding areas.
Residents have expressed overwhelming appreciation to Inspector General Gregory O.W. Coleman for his leadership and strategic oversight, which have empowered officers to intensify security operations across the area.
Since Supt. Nyenatoh’s assignment to Zone 4, more than 50 suspected criminals and drug traffickers have been arrested. Several have been sent to court for prosecution, while others remain under active investigation by the LNP. His dynamic approach and community-focused policing have brought a new sense of peace and relief to residents who once lived under constant threat.
Today, Gandersville’s streets tell a different story, one of safety and freedom. Drug dealers and notorious criminals who once dominated the area are either behind bars, on the run, or no longer visible. Many have reportedly fled the community, while others live in fear, knowing that law enforcement still holds records and warrants for their arrest.
As night patrols and intelligence-led operations continue, the LNP remains steadfast in its commitment to maintaining law and order. Citizens now walk freely, businesses are thriving again, and the people of Gandersville can finally breathe easier.
Gandersville is no longer a danger zone, it’s a safe zone.
