MONROVIA – In a swift move to preserve national stability, the Ministry of Justice (MOJ) has issued an immediate cease-and-desist order against a group calling itself the “National Fula Security of Liberia (NFSL).”
The government’s intervention comes after a wave of social media posts and recruitment advertisements surfaced, showing the group attempting to establish an organized security presence. The MOJ’s statement, released Monday, February 16, 2026, makes one thing clear: The NFSL is illegal, unauthorized, and will not be tolerated.
A “Direct Violation” of National Law
The Ministry emphasized that the NFSL has bypassed every legal requirement for operating a security entity in Liberia. According to the MOJ, the group has No authorization or operational license from the Republic of Liberia.
The MoJ furthered that the NFSL failed to undergo vetting, institutional assessment, or security reviews and as such it has no legal standing under the Division of Public Safety’s regulatory framework.
“The Government of Liberia will not recognize, legitimize, or tolerate the formation of unauthorized security structures, particularly those organized along ethnic, tribal, communal, or sectarian lines,” the Ministry stated.
Security is a State Responsibility
The government’s primary concern appears to be the danger of parallel security structures. The MOJ reminded the public that national security and law enforcement are constitutional duties reserved strictly for established state institutions.
By organizing along ethnic lines, the NFSL poses a perceived threat to national unity. The Ministry warned that any further recruitment or mobilization by the group will be met with “the full weight of criminal and administrative sanctions.”
The Ministry went on to give key directives such as the immediate halt of all recruitment and promotional activities must stop effectively immediately, investigation security and regulatory agencies have been ordered to investigate the organizers and public warning citizens are urged to stay away from the group and report suspicious activity.
The MoJ warned that enforcement violators will face prosecution under the laws of the Republic of Liberia.
Moving Forward
The statement, signed by Jutonu Y. Kollie, Director of Press and Public Affairs, serves as a firm reminder that Liberia remains a state governed by law. The Ministry has alerted the Liberia National Police (LNP) and other relevant agencies to monitor the situation closely and take enforcement action where necessary.
The government continues to reassure the public that state security forces are fully equipped and authorized to maintain peace without the “assistance” of private, unauthorized militias.
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