By: Archie Boan
A former patrolman of the Liberia National Police, Wessey Weah, has been charged with rape and abuse of a ward after allegedly sexually assaulting a juvenile detainee at the Ganta Police Detachment in Nimba County.
Authorities say the alleged incident occurred on May 9, 2026, while the victim was being held in police custody under state protection.
Following an investigation by the Women and Children Protection Section of the Liberia National Police, Weah was formally committed to the Sanniquellie Central Prison on Monday, May 18, 2026.
Nimba County Police Commander Larmie Mendin described the allegations as grave and said the case is being handled with the highest level of seriousness, emphasizing that the victim was in the care of the state at the time of the alleged assault.
Commander Mendin further stressed that no officer is above the law, adding that the matter will proceed to court as prosecutors finalize charges against the former officer.
