Peter Bon Jallah, Special Assistant to National Security Agency (NSA) Director Maj. Gen. Prince C. Johnson, has been dismissed and placed under police custody following allegations that he and two unidentified men gang-sodomized a 15-year-old boy in the Sinkor area of Monrovia in late December 2025.
The alleged assault, reported by the victim’s family, has sparked public outrage and intensified scrutiny of misconduct within Liberia’s security sector. According to relatives, the teenager, a community-based soccer player, was found in critical condition near a beach area in Sinkor on Saturday, January 3. He remains hospitalized and is receiving ongoing medical treatment. Reports indicate that the boy identified Jallah and two other men to medical personnel and law enforcement as his alleged assailants.
Immediate Dismissal Amid Investigation
Sources within the NSA, speaking on condition of anonymity, told FrontPageAfrica that Director Johnson ordered Jallah’s immediate dismissal as the police investigation commenced, a move described as rare for a senior aide within the agency.
Despite confirming both the arrest and dismissal, neither the NSA nor the Liberia National Police (LNP) has issued an official public statement. The lack of transparency has fueled concern among civil society groups and human rights advocates, who caution against potential cover-ups or preferential treatment for individuals tied to positions of power. Advocates emphasize that child-protection laws require discretion in cases involving minors, but stress that timely communication is crucial to maintaining public trust.
Alleged Luring of Victim
Family members say the teenager was allegedly lured by Jallah with the promise of football boots, a tactic believed to have gained the boy’s trust prior to the assault. This allegation has amplified public concern over the conduct of senior figures in Liberia’s security institutions.
Scrutiny of the NSA Intensifies
Analysts argue that the case highlights broader concerns regarding professionalism and accountability within the NSA. Since the early months of President Joseph Nyuma Boakai’s administration, the agency has faced increased scrutiny. In February 2024, the President ordered a General Auditing Commission (GAC) review of the NSA as part of a wider transparency and reform initiative.
Previous incidents have further fueled public skepticism, including the January 2025 controversy involving the return of official property by an assistant director, as well as reports of detainee abuse following the December 2024 Capitol Building fire, where human rights organizations documented allegations of torture and coercion by NSA operatives.
Calls for Accountability
Observers say the handling of Jallah’s case will serve as a pivotal test of the government’s commitment to accountability, not only for an individual accused of a heinous crime but for a powerful security agency entrusted with safeguarding public safety and national stability.
All allegations against Jallah remain unproven and are subject to judicial determination.
