Capitol Hill, Monrovia: — The Liberia National Police (LNP) has issued an update to the public regarding the ongoing investigation into the disturbing mob assault incident that occurred at the Red Light Commercial District involving the violent stripping and humiliation of a young woman.
According to a statement released today, the LNP unequivocally condemned the actions captured in the widely circulated videos.
“The conduct displayed was unlawful, degrading, inhumane, and entirely inconsistent with the principles of public order, human dignity, and the rule of law guaranteed under the Constitution and laws of the Republic of Liberia,” the LNP said.
Following preliminary investigations, witness testimonies, video evidence, and facts gathered by investigators, including statements obtained from Telewowoyan Flomo and Augustine T. Musa, the Liberia National Police has formally resolved to charge the following defendants:
Shelton Dolo, Emmanuel Flomo, Abel C. Dandy, Ernest Koiyan, Lincoln Sungbeh, Prince Saykay, Daddy Stephen, Emmanuel Dee, Joe Roberts, and Eric Gbokolo.
The defendants have been charged with the crimes of:
Harassment
Sexual Assault
Disorderly Conduct
Simple Assault
Felonious Restraint
Recklessly Endangering Another Person
Offensive Touching
These charges are in violation of Chapter 14, Subchapter B, Section 14.28; Chapter 14, Subchapter D, Section 14.77(A); Chapter 17, Section 17.3; Chapter 14, Subchapter B, Section 14.21; Chapter 14, Subchapter B, Section 14.51; Chapter 14, Subchapter B, Section 14.23; and Chapter 14, Subchapter B, Section 14.22 of the Revised Penal Code of the Republic of Liberia.
The accused have been formally forwarded for court trial, while additional individuals identified through ongoing investigations, digital evidence analysis, and witness cooperation will likewise be charged, including in absentia where the facts and law so warrant.
The LNP said, it wishes to emphasize that this matter extends beyond individual criminal accountability. Incidents of mob violence, forced public stripping, and gender-based humiliation significantly damage Liberia’s international reputation and undermine national efforts aimed at economic growth, tourism development, investor confidence, and social stability.
Liberia continues to position itself as a peaceful democratic state open to tourism, commerce, investment, and international partnership. However, scenes of public brutality and lawlessness circulating globally create harmful perceptions of insecurity and institutional weakness that negatively affect national confidence and economic opportunity.
The Force therefore views acts of this nature not only as crimes against an individual victim, but also as conduct harmful to the broader national interest.
At the same time, the LNP urges the public to allow the judicial process to proceed lawfully and peacefully. All accused persons remain entitled to due process and the presumption of innocence until otherwise determined by a court of competent jurisdiction.
The Liberia National Police further calls upon communities, civil society, religious institutions, market associations, youth groups, and local leaders to actively reject mob justice, public humiliation, and all forms of gender-based violence.
A lawful society is strengthened not by the anger of crowds, but by respect for human dignity, institutional accountability, and the impartial administration of justice.
The Liberia National Police further re-echoed that it remains committed to professional, impartial, and rights-based law enforcement consistent with its constitutional mandate to protect life, property, public order, and the dignity of all persons within the Republic of Liberia.
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