The Ministry of Justice has ordered the quick suspension of the Assistant Director of Prisons for Operations, Mr. Lawrence Bohlen, following the discharge of a leaked audio recording at present below official overview.
Preliminary findings counsel discrepancies concerning a donation of 100 luggage of 25kg rice made by President Joseph Nyuma Boakai to the Monrovia Central Jail (MCP) as a Christmas goodwill gesture. Whereas official data point out the complete amount was delivered, solely 75 luggage have been accounted for therefore far, leaving 25 unaccounted for.
In step with the Authorities’s dedication to accountability and transparency, the Ministry of Justice has established a particular investigative panel to look at the matter completely. The panel, chaired by the Chairman of the Impartial Parole Board, Mr. Standley Cooper, is remitted to conduct a complete investigation.
The panel is predicted to submit its findings and suggestions inside two weeks.
The Ministry of Justice reaffirms its unwavering dedication to safeguarding public sources and guaranteeing that each one donations supposed for inmates are correctly obtained, managed, and utilized. Acceptable administrative and authorized actions might be taken upon the conclusion of the investigation.
