29/05/2026
LNP Arrests Three Over Viral Mob Assault Video, Vows Crackdown on Vigilante Violence
By: John Kamara Taylor
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Monrovia, Liberia – The Liberia National Police (LNP) has arrested three individuals in connection with a shocking viral video showing a young man tied up and brutally assaulted by a group of people in what authorities describe as an act of mob violence and vigilante justice.
In a statement issued Thursday, the LNP strongly condemned the incident, calling it “inhumane, unlawful, and a serious violation of the victim’s rights and dignity.”
The disturbing footage, which has been widely circulated across social media platforms, sparked public outrage and renewed concerns over increasing acts of mob justice in parts of the country.
Police authorities confirmed that the three suspects are currently undergoing investigation, while security forces intensify efforts to identify and apprehend additional individuals believed to have participated in or facilitated the attack.
“The Liberia National Police assures the public that all persons found responsible will be dealt with in accordance with the law,” the statement said.
The LNP emphasized that no citizen or group has the legal authority to assault, torture, humiliate, or punish another person outside the framework of the justice system.
“Mob violence and vigilante justice undermine the rule of law, place lives at risk, and interfere with the lawful administration of justice,” the Police noted, warning that such actions remain criminal offenses under Liberian law.
Authorities also disclosed that measures are being taken to ensure the safety, protection, and welfare of the victim as investigations continue.
The Police used the occasion to urge Liberians to report suspected criminal activities to law enforcement rather than taking matters into their own hands.
The LNP further appealed to members of the public to cooperate with ongoing investigations by providing credible information that could lead to the arrest of other suspects connected to the incident.
Reaffirming its zero-tolerance stance on vigilante violence and all forms of extrajudicial punishment, the Liberia National Police warned that anyone found encouraging or participating in such unlawful acts would face the full weight of the law.
Meanwhile, authorities stressed that the suspects remain presumed innocent until proven guilty by a court of competent jurisdiction.
The Liberia National Police says it remains committed to protecting the rights, dignity, and safety of all citizens while ensuring justice is administered through lawful and accountable processes.