National News
Monrovia — The National Security Agency (NSA) has suspended Peter Bon Jallah, Special Assistant to the NSA Director, Maj. Gen. Prince C. Johnson, following a police investigation into allegations that he and two other men sexually assaulted a 15-year-old boy in Sinkor, Monrovia, in late December 2025.
By: Rufus Divine Brooks Jr
According to police authorities, Jallah was taken into custody by the Liberia National Police (LNP) on December 27, 2025, after the victim’s family filed a formal complaint. A medical examination conducted at the John F. Kennedy Medical Center reportedly confirmed that the teenager had been sexually assaulted.
Police have identified two additional suspects in connection with the case, who remain at large as investigations continue.
In a brief statement issued on Friday, NSA Director Maj. Gen. Prince C. Johnson said the agency acted swiftly in response to the seriousness of the allegations.
“The NSA has a zero-tolerance policy for any conduct that violates the law or the ethical standards expected of our personnel,” Maj. Gen. Johnson said. “Peter Bon Jallah’s dismissal is a direct response to the gravity of the allegations, and we are fully cooperating with the Liberia National Police to ensure a thorough and transparent investigation.”
The NSA further disclosed that it has launched an internal review to determine whether any other staff members were aware of or complicit in the alleged incident, and pledged full cooperation with the judicial process.
The case has sparked widespread public outrage, with human rights groups, civil society organizations, and citizens calling for swift justice and broader reforms within Liberia’s security institutions.
Under Liberia’s Sexual Offences Act of 2015, gang sodomy is classified as a felony, punishable by up to 20 years imprisonment upon conviction.
The LNP has confirmed that a formal charge sheet will be submitted to the Monrovia City Court within 48 hours.
Meanwhile, the victim’s family, represented by legal counsel Grace K. Boe, has indicated plans to pursue civil damages in addition to the criminal prosecution.
“Our priority is justice for our son,” Boe said. “We will not allow his trauma to be erased or minimized.”
Investigations into the matter remain ongoing.
