By: Zahn Dehdyugar
BUCHANAN (March 4,2026)~ A major legal storm is unfolding in Liberia as the Senior City Solicitor of the Buchanan Magisterial Court, Isaac Yorcee, and the Regional Commander of the National Security Agency (NSA), Amadou Mousa Keita, face serious criminal charges over the alleged unlawful release of a drug suspect.
The two high-ranking officials have been jointly charged with criminal facilitation, conspiracy, obstruction of government function by a public servant, hindering law enforcement, and permitting escape — offenses prosecutors say violate multiple sections of Liberia’s New Penal Law.
𝐀𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐞𝐝 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐭 𝐏𝐥𝐨𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐃𝐫𝐮𝐠 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭:
According to a writ of arrest, the defendants are accused of knowingly and purposefully conspiring to free a drug suspect identified as Ndubuisi.
The suspect was initially arrested in District #3 by officers of the Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA) and forwarded to the Office of the County Attorney for prosecution.
But in a stunning twist, court documents allege that while the suspect was being escorted to the Buchanan Magisterial Court, Commander Keita allegedly connived with Solicitor Yorcee and removed the suspect in a white Toyota Hilux vehicle — effectively halting the prosecution in its tracks.
The complaint, filed under oath by County Attorney Paul Jarvan, claims the incident occurred on February 24 and was a deliberate and unlawful act.
𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐦 𝐃𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐚 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐞𝐬:
The first day of trial at the Buchanan Magisterial Court quickly turned dramatic.
Defense lawyer Cllr. Aaron Kartee filed a motion demanding separate trials for the two accused officials. Kartee argued that Commander Keita, as an employee of the National Security Agency, operates under a separate institutional mandate that does not overlap with the duties of the County Attorney’s Office or the City Solicitor.
He further contended that Solicitor Yorcee, as a representative of the Ministry of Justice, serves a constitutionally protected prosecutorial function — and trying both men together would unfairly prejudice their individual defenses.
Kartee maintained that justice, fairness, and the protection of individual rights demand separate proceedings.
𝑷𝒓𝒐𝒔𝒆𝒄𝒖𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝑺𝒆𝒆𝒌𝒔 𝑻𝒊𝒎𝒆:
In response, prosecutors requested additional time to formally reply to the defense motion.
Stipendiary Magistrate Vasco Brown granted the request and adjourned the case to a later date, setting the stage for what observers say could become one of the most closely watched legal battles in recent times.
As the proceedings continue, the case raises troubling questions about accountability, the integrity of public institutions, and the rule of law in Liberia.
The nation now watches as two powerful figures prepare to fight for their freedom in court.
