MONROVIA — Questions are emerging over the enforcement of environmental regulations in Liberia after a police officer allegedly proceeded with the burial of his mother at Holman’s Graveyard in Kebbah, Barnersville, on Saturday, October 24, 2026, despite a reported stop-burial order issued by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
Documents in the possession of Verity News, including letters from the EPA, a copy of the reported order, and evidence of tape placed around the cemetery, could provide crucial information about the circumstances surrounding the burial and the enforcement of the agency’s directive.
Video footage also reportedly in the possession of Verity News shows a man identified as a police officer walking toward the cemetery to bury his mother.
The incident raises questions about whether the EPA’s directive was knowingly disregarded, what action the agency took to enforce its order, and whether law enforcement personnel are subject to the same restrictions imposed on ordinary citizens.
EPA Order Under Scrutiny
The EPA reportedly issued a directive prohibiting burials at Holman’s Graveyard, with the cemetery subsequently marked off with tape.
However, the reported burial on Saturday has raised concerns about compliance with the order and the authorities responsible for ensuring that the restriction was observed.
Verity News’ possession of the relevant correspondence, the reported stop order, and video footage provides material for further examination of the incident.
The central question is whether the burial proceeded in direct violation of a valid EPA directive and, if so, what circumstances allowed it to happen.
The officer allegedly proceeded with the burial because the deceased was his mother.
While the death of a parent is a deeply personal and painful experience, the circumstances raise questions about whether the emotional significance of the occasion influenced the decision to proceed despite the reported restriction.
However, the officer’s identity, his account of the incident, and whether he had sought or received any authorization or exemption from the EPA remain to be established.
Verity News has not independently established whether the officer was formally notified of the order before the burial or whether any legal exception applied.
These questions are important to determining whether the incident involved deliberate defiance, a misunderstanding of the directive, or other circumstances that require clarification.
