By Peter Kollie | Lofa County
ZORZOR, Lofa County Two former officers of the Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA) are in police custody in Zorzor District, Lofa County, following allegations linking them to activities that some community members have described as terrorism related.
The suspects, identified as Stanley A. Weagbah and Abdullah O. Myers, were reportedly arrested on October 2 in Boi Town by local residents before being handed over to law enforcement authorities.
According to information gathered from the area, a single-barrel firearm was allegedly discovered in the possession of the two men at the time of their arrest. Authorities have not yet publicly disclosed further details regarding the weapon or the circumstances under which it was found.
Following their arrest, Weagbah and Myers were brought before the Zorzor Magisterial Court for preliminary legal proceedings. The case has since attracted significant public attention due to the seriousness of the allegations and the involvement of former state security personnel.
Sources familiar with the matter said the two men previously served with the LDEA and were among individuals who had sought participation in a volunteer training program scheduled to be conducted at the Liberia National Police Academy. However, they were reportedly removed from the vetting process before the commencement of training on April 22, 2026.
The reasons for their exclusion from the recruitment process remain unclear, and authorities have not indicated whether that decision is connected to the current allegations.
Court sources indicated that after their initial appearance before the Zorzor Magisterial Court, the suspects were advised to seek a criminal appearance bond. However, they reportedly did not pursue the option and were subsequently remanded to police custody.
The two men remain detained at a local police facility and are expected to reappear in court this week as legal proceedings continue.
Despite widespread public discussion surrounding the case, authorities have not formally established that the suspects were engaged in acts of terrorism. Law enforcement officials have also not released evidence publicly linking the pair to any organized terrorist activity.
Legal observers note that the allegations remain under active investigation and that no court has determined the guilt or criminal liability of either suspect. Under Liberian law, both men are presumed innocent until proven guilty through a competent judicial process.
The case has also underscored the role of community vigilance in reporting suspected criminal activity while highlighting the importance of allowing the courts to determine the facts of a case.
Investigators are expected to continue their inquiries as the matter proceeds through the judicial system. For now, Weagbah and Myers remain suspects, with their legal rights and due process protections fully intact pending the outcome of the investigation and subsequent court proceedings.
