MONROVIA-The deputy minister for youth and Sports activities has been arrested by the Liberia Nationwide Police for allegedly raping an underage lady.
Deputy Minister J. McGill Bryant arrest was confirmed by the Minister of Sports activities ,Jeror Cole Bangalu when he advised journalists on Thursday.
Deputy Minister allegedly raped the 14 12 months outdated lady who usually pays a daily go to to her father on the Ministry.
The alleged lady is the daughter of the Deputy Chief of Safety of the Ministry of Youth and Sports activities.
“The lady’s father works right here and she or he comes right here most frequently to go to him. When individuals see her, they suppose she is above age however she is definitely a small lady,” one supply on the Ministry stated.
The minister had earlier advised journalists that his deputy was in eh custody of the police.
“Sure, we will affirm that my deputy has been turned over the police. An investigation is ongoing. On the Ministry beneath my watch, there may be zero tolerance for unethical habits, particularly sexual misconduct. We’re not taking this flippantly. There will likely be administrative motion as quickly as attainable. This case will likely be pursued to the later, Minister Bangulu stated.
Alphonso Toweh
Has been within the occupation for over twenty years. He has labored for a lot of worldwide media shops together with: West Africa Journal, Africa Week Journal, African Observer and did occasional reporting for CNN, BBC World Service, Sunday Instances, NPR, Radio Deutchewells, Radio Netherlands. He’s the present correspondent for Reuters
He holds first MA with honors in Worldwide Relations and a candidate for second grasp in Worldwide Peace research and Battle Decision from the College of Liberia.
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