Liberia: Police Say Guns Were Being Moved to Arm Protesters

Blomo N. Toe & Roseline Gbessagee — Someone was moving illegal firearms into position to be used during this week's nationwide protest, Liberia's police chief said Wednesday, and investigators have identified who they believe was behind it.

Inspector General of Police Gregory O. W. Coleman, in a national address two days before the Solidarity and Trust for a New Day demonstration, named Kollie Borbor as the principal suspect in what he described as an illegal firearms distribution scheme authorities believe was intended to facilitate criminal activity during the July 17 march.

Coleman said the investigation remains active and that everyone connected to it will be afforded their constitutional rights.