LIS Deputy Border Commander Randy P. Z. Tuweh has reportedly been arrested in Sierra Leone after authorities allegedly found 600 strips of Tramadol in his possession near the border town of Jendema. The Liberia Immigration Service says a joint investigation with Sierra Leonean authorities is now underway to establish the facts surrounding the alleged drug trafficking claims.

Senator Joseph Jallah has presented L$500,000 and assorted food items to residents of Sorlumba Town in Lofa County in recognition of their role in helping defend Liberia’s border during recent tensions with Guinean soldiers. The lawmaker also provided L$60,000 to security officers deployed in the area as vigilance continues along the Liberia–Guinea frontier.

Liberian economist Samuel Jackson has been declared a suspect in the investigation into the death of his South African wife, Toni Jackson. The Inspector General of the Liberia National Police, Gregory Coleman, says Jackson will remain at police headquarters as investigators continue their probe, while a coroner has recommended an autopsy to determine the exact cause of death.

The Liberian government is calling for calm as diplomatic efforts intensify to address the growing tension along the Liberia–Guinea border. President Joseph Boakai has dispatched a high-level inter-ministerial delegation to engage Guinean authorities, while officials urge citizens, especially those in border communities, to remain peaceful and rely only on verified information as discussions continue.

Tensions along the Liberia–Guinea border have escalated after Guinean soldiers reportedly fired gunshots into Liberian territory in Sorlumba Clan, Lofa County, injuring a local resident. The victim was rushed to Foya Hospital for treatment as reports indicate the soldiers later advanced into the disputed area and raised their national flag, further heightening fear among residents and prompting renewed calls for diplomatic intervention.