The Liberia National Police (LNP) has charged and forwarded to court a local pastor, Jenkins Johnson, along with Musu G. Quaye, in connection with the alleged kidnapping and criminal conspiracy involving a 14-year-old minor.
The Stipendiary Magistrate of the Monrovia City Court, His Honor Ben L. Barco, has since remanded Pastor Johnson to the Monrovia Central Prison pending further investigation and trial.
The arrest comes in response to a formal complaint filed by Michael S. Quaye, who alleges that his legally wedded wife, Musu G. Quaye, conspired with Pastor Johnson to unlawfully take their 14-year-old son from their home without his knowledge or consent.
According to court documents, the incident allegedly began around March 2, 2024, and continued over several months. During this period, the minor child was reportedly kept at an undisclosed location by the pastor, allegedly with the cooperation of Mrs. Quaye.
The Monrovia City Court issued the writ of arrest on August 8, 2025, based on accusations deemed to be “unlawful, wicked, illegal, and intentional.” The charges are in violation of Sections 14.50 (Kidnapping) and 10.4 (Criminal Conspiracy) of the New Penal Law of Liberia.
The court instructed Captain Charles Bloyuefloh of the Liberia National Police or his deputy to execute the arrest and ensure both individuals appear before the court for prosecution.
Community Involvement Adds Pressure
In a separate letter dated June 3, 2024, addressed to the GSA Road Communities Association in Paynesville City, Mr. Quaye expressed deep concern over what he described as a betrayal of trust by Pastor Johnson, a religious leader in the community.
Mr. Quaye stated that the pastor had knowingly harbored his wife and child despite being aware of their marital relationship.
“I write to inform you about one of the church pastors in the community, Mr. Jenkins Johnson, who has done great harm to my home by hosting my wife and son, knowing well that she is legally married,” Quaye wrote in the letter.
He further noted that the matter had been brought to the attention of the Liberia National Police and warned that he would take additional legal steps if the situation was not addressed.
Trial to Follow
With the case now formally before the court, legal proceedings are expected to commence soon to determine whether sufficient evidence exists to proceed to trial on the charges filed.
The case highlights growing public concerns over domestic integrity, moral conduct within religious institutions, and the protection of minors.
Both Pastor Jenkins Johnson and Musu G. Quaye are presumed innocent until proven guilty in accordance with Liberian law.
Given the involvement of a community pastor and the sensitive nature of the accusations, the case is likely to attract significant public and media attention in the coming weeks.
