MONROVIA – The Liberia National Police has taken a new round of disciplinary actions against several officers while reinstating others who satisfied administrative requirements imposed by internal investigators. The measures, announced through the Professional Standards Department, reflect ongoing efforts to strengthen accountability, professional conduct, and institutional integrity within the police service. Coming amid continued public demands for transparency in law enforcement, the actions underscore the importance of internal oversight mechanisms in maintaining public confidence. For the LNP leadership, the disciplinary decisions are intended to demonstrate that misconduct, abuse of authority, financial impropriety, and insubordination will attract consequences regardless of rank. THE ANALYST reports.
The Liberia National Police (LNP), through its Professional Standards Department (PSD), has announced a series of disciplinary actions affecting several officers across the country as part of efforts to strengthen accountability, professionalism, and public trust within the institution.
According to the LNP, the measures are consistent with the vision of Inspector General of Police Gregory O. W. Coleman to ensure that all police officers remain accountable for their conduct while serving the Liberian people.
The police administration stated that the disciplinary actions reflect its commitment to transparency, ethical policing, and the rebuilding of public confidence in law enforcement.
Two Officers Reinstated
Among those reinstated is Superintendent Margaret T. Forh, former General Commander of the Zone-One Base Police Station and its depots.
According to the LNP, Superintendent Forh was relieved of her post and suspended for one month without salary on February 24, 2026, for unlawfully detaining complainants in violation of the LNP Administrative Instruction on Discipline and Professional Standards, including provisions relating to unlawful detention and abuse of authority.
The police administration reported that following her full compliance with recommendations issued by the Professional Standards Department, she has been reinstated.
The LNP also reinstated Patrolman Yvette C. W. Nieburg of the Police Support Unit (PSU).
Police authorities disclosed that Patrolman Nieburg was suspended indefinitely without salary on September 22, 2022, for Police Impropriety after failing to settle a financial obligation of US$350 owed to Belle Grant Credit Enterprise.
According to the police, she has now been reinstated after satisfying the recommendations of the Professional Standards Department.
Suspensions For Financial Impropriety
The LNP announced the indefinite suspension without salary of Inspector Castello McGee of Zone-Eight Base following an investigation into allegations of Police Impropriety.
According to investigators, McGee failed to account for US$60 received on behalf of complainant Suimah A. Freeman on December 14, 2025.
Police authorities stated that his reinstatement will depend upon restitution of the money to the complainant.
The Professional Standards Department also investigated Detective Chief Inspector G. Daniel Flomo, Deputy Commander of the Crime Services Division in Grand Bassa County, over allegations involving unpaid financial obligations.
According to the LNP, Flomo failed to settle debts totaling US$900 owed to Chief Inspector Helena D. Dahn and Patrolman Cynthina K. Blackie.
As a result, he has been relieved of his position and suspended indefinitely without salary. The LNP stated that reinstatement will only be considered after full settlement of the outstanding obligations.
Superintendent Momodu S. Sanyon and Patrolman Marian B. Cole were similarly investigated for Police Impropriety and Unsatisfactory Conduct relating to unpaid financial obligations owed to complainant Julie G. Karlee.
The police administration disclosed that both officers have been suspended indefinitely without salary and will remain off duty until the obligations are fully settled.
Insubordination And Misconduct Cases
The LNP also announced disciplinary action against Inspector Henry K. Drow Jr., Chief Armorer of the Grand Bassa County Police Detachment.
According to the police, Drow was investigated for Gross Insubordination involving acts of disrespect directed toward Deputy Commissioner of Police Joshua N. During, Regional Commander for Region One, and Chief Superintendent S. Onesimus Vah, Deputy Police Commander of Grand Bassa County.
Following the investigation, the officer was suspended for one month without salary.
In another case, Chief Inspector Abraham B. Mandehdou of the Professional Standards Department in Grand Bassa County was investigated for alleged Police Impropriety involving financial transactions with private citizens.
The LNP reported that Mandehdou received US$450 from complainant Evelyn Davis in connection with a land transaction and an additional US$70 on behalf of complainant Grace B. Budu.
As a result, he has been transferred from the Professional Standards Department and suspended indefinitely without salary.
According to the police administration, his reinstatement will only be considered after restitution of the full amounts involved.
Commitment To Professional Standards
The Liberia National Police emphasized that no officer is above the law or beyond accountability.
According to the institution, allegations of misconduct will continue to be investigated and appropriate disciplinary action imposed whenever officers violate regulations, professional standards, or ethical obligations governing police conduct.
The LNP stated that the latest disciplinary measures demonstrate its determination to build a professional police service that is transparent, accountable, and deserving of public trust.
Police authorities further maintained that strengthening internal accountability remains essential to improving service delivery and enhancing confidence in law enforcement institutions throughout the country.