The iconic World Trade Center in Monrovia has been officially closed after months of uncertainty, marking the end of operations at one of the city’s most recognized business hubs. The move comes after the Liberia National Police (LNP) instructed all occupants to vacate and remove their belongings, a directive now viewed by many as a permanent closure.
Several occupants have linked the shutdown to a series of recent security breaches. According to reports, unidentified individuals allegedly broke into the building and made away with valuable property. Witnesses claim the intruders entered through the back entrance despite police officers being stationed at the front.
“How can police be on site and still our things go missing? We wrote to the LNP twice, but no one has responded,” one aggrieved worker told reporters.
Authorities reportedly called occupants by name to retrieve their remaining possessions. However, some have refused, alleging that their items were either stolen or have yet to be accounted for.
The World Trade Center was previously closed for over a month following an investigation into alleged document fraud involving fake police clearances, birth certificates, and duplicated high school and WASSCE certificates.
This latest closure signals growing concerns over security lapses and administrative mismanagement at what was once a key commercial landmark in the Liberian capital.
