TAPPITA DISTRICT, Nimba County — Joint security forces operating in Nimba County have arrested twenty-three individuals in connection with the alleged unlawful possession and discharge of firearms in communities across the Tappita District.
The arrests were carried out by officers of the Liberia National Police (LNP) working alongside other members of the Joint Security following complaints from residents of New Toe’s Town and Unification Town.
Community members reported that a group of men had allegedly been spotted hiding in nearby bushes where they were said to be firing single-barrel guns, killing cattle, and seizing personal belongings belonging to residents.
Acting on the complaints, the Joint Security convened an emergency meeting and agreed to launch a fact-finding operation in the affected communities to verify the reports and restore calm.
Security personnel subsequently moved into the area and conducted an operation that resulted in the arrest of twenty-three suspects believed to be linked to the reported incidents.
During the operation, officers also recovered several items believed to have been used in the alleged activities. The items include ten single-barrel guns, eight cutlasses, and five empty gun shells.
Authorities say all of the suspects are currently being held in police custody while investigations continue to determine the full circumstances surrounding the case.
The Liberia National Police has assured residents of Tappita District and surrounding communities that it remains committed to safeguarding lives and property, while ensuring that anyone found violating the law faces the full weight of the justice system.
