24/07/2025
Liberia:
Hundreds of Liberians from the Islamic Faith are currently protesting in Monrovia over the reported ill-treatment of a Muslim woman in the suburb of the city.
In a viral video, one officer of the Liberia National Police can be seen forcibly attempting to arrest the unknown woman who stand accused of power theft.
Other video footages show the woman resisting her arrest but the officer continue to use force to effectuate the arrest.
The protesters have marched to the Central Police Headquarters to demand justice for the victim.
“We want justice. We want justice,” Some of the protesters shouted. Others said “this will have to end, the police action against the lady is unacceptable and we are demanding immediate action against the officer involved.”
Amid the ongoing protest, the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection has expressed deep dismay over a viral video circulating on social media that shows a police officer forcibly dragging a woman during an attempted arrest.
In a statement released on Wednesday, the Ministry strongly condemned what it described as an “excessive and dehumanizing” act by the officer, emphasizing that such conduct falls far below the professional standards expected of law enforcement personnel.
“While we recognize the importance of upholding the rule of law and addressing complaints through appropriate channels, the Ministry strongly condemns the excessive and dehumanizing manner in which the woman was handled,” the statement said.
The Ministry stressed that there are more appropriate and professional ways to engage individuals in ongoing investigations, without resorting to unnecessary force or public humiliation.
Meanwhile, hours before the protest begun, the Liberia National Police announced that it would investigate the incident to determine culpability.
