MONROVIA, Liberia – July 30, 2026 – President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr. has ordered the immediate dismissal, suspension, and further investigation of several senior government and law enforcement officials following a review of ongoing investigations into major narcotics trafficking cases.
The sweeping action, announced Thursday by the Executive Mansion, is part of the government’s efforts to strengthen accountability, uphold the rule of law, and ensure that public officials implicated in criminal activities are held responsible.
Among those dismissed with immediate effect are Mark Egon Kuiah, Deputy Director for Operations at the Roberts International Airport (RIA); Johnny Bolar Dean, Commissioner of Police for Criminal Investigation, Intelligence and INTERPOL; and Patrick Doe, Deputy Director for Administration at the National Security Agency (NSA).
President Boakai also recalled Patrick Komasu (702) from his assignment with the Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA), suspended him without pay, and ordered that he be placed under investigation.
The President further directed the dismissal of government employees and law enforcement officers indicted in connection with two major cocaine seizures: 198 plates of processed cocaine intercepted at Roberts International Airport and 3,971 plates of cocaine confiscated from the premises of two foreign nationals.
Those dismissed include Mohammed O. Gbowrah, Director of Security at Roberts International Airport, and Moses Jallah, Deputy Commander of the Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency at the airport.
In a separate development, President Boakai ordered the dismissal of Liberia National Police officers Anthony T. Blaye and Wadell W. Kwarbo, who are accused of using official government vehicles to transport a narcotics consignment from Vincent Town along the Bomi Highway to the vicinity of Mega Mart in Thinker Village, Paynesville.
Additionally, the President ordered the dismissal of Jammel V. Jallah, Christian L. Nyantee, Caycee Nelson, and Albenigo Janior, directing that they be turned over to the Ministry of Justice for prosecution in accordance with Liberian law.
President Boakai said the actions reflect his administration’s determination to ensure that no government official or public employee involved in criminal conduct remains in public service. He emphasized that the government will continue to enforce the law without fear or favor and will hold accountable anyone found to have participated in narcotics trafficking or related crimes.
The President also instructed all relevant security and law enforcement institutions to intensify ongoing investigations and ensure that every individual connected to the cases is brought before the courts in accordance with due process.
The Executive Mansion reaffirmed the government’s commitment to combating narcotics trafficking, dismantling criminal networks, strengthening national security, and protecting Liberia’s international reputation.
The statement was signed by Atty. Kula Bonah Nyei Fofana, Presidential Press Secretary.
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