The once-prominent World Trade Center has been officially closed following a court-ordered eviction executed in coordination with the Liberia National Police (LNP).
The closure follows a two-month temporary shutdown, initially prompted by an ongoing investigation into document fraud, including forged police clearances, birth certificates, and academic credentials such as high school diplomas and WASSCE certificates.
According to court documents, the eviction order mandated all occupants to vacate the premises and remove their belongings.
The LNP was deployed to enforce the order and provide security during the process.
However, several occupants have reported that unknown individuals broke into the building and stole valuable items, despite the presence of police officers stationed at the main entrance.
“We don’t understand how these items went missing while police were guarding the front,” said one disgruntled occupant. “We wrote to the Liberia National Police twice for an explanation, but to date, we’ve received no response.”
Reports suggest that the alleged intruders gained access to the building through a rear entrance.
Since then, police have reportedly contacted occupants by name to retrieve any remaining property.
Still, some individuals have allegedly refused to comply, claiming that their belongings were either stolen or remain unaccounted for.
The World Trade Center had already been under scrutiny for over a month due to fraud allegations before the final closure.
Authorities have not confirmed whether the theft incidents are connected to the ongoing investigation.
As of now, the building remains sealed off, and its future use remains uncertain.
