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Monrovia — A wave of public anger is sweeping through Liberia following the arrest and dismissal of former National Security Agency (NSA) official Peter Bon Jallah, who is accused of participating in the gang sexual assault of a 15-year-old boy in Sinkor, Monrovia.
The case took on new momentum this week after prominent activist Marsin Leader Tarpeh released a deeply emotional statement alleging that Jallah had long been involved in abusing vulnerable young boys and running what he described as a secret network used to lure and exploit minors. Tarpeh’s claims, while not yet proven in court, have intensified calls for a broader investigation into possible organized abuse.
“You will pour out tears to make a river after reading these details,” Tarpeh wrote, alleging that Jallah had for years used money, influence, and property to recruit vulnerable youth. He urged authorities to seize and investigate all properties linked to the former NSA official as part of the probe.
These claims come as police-confirmed facts paint an already disturbing picture.
According to the Liberia National Police (LNP), Jallah was arrested on December 27, 2025, after the victim’s family filed a formal complaint. A medical examination conducted at John F. Kennedy Medical Center reportedly confirmed that the teenager had been sexually assaulted.
Police say Jallah did not act alone. Two additional suspects have been identified and are currently on the run, heightening fears that more victims could exist.
In response, the National Security Agency acted swiftly. NSA Director Maj. Gen. Prince C. Johnson announced Jallah’s immediate dismissal.
“The NSA has a zero-tolerance policy for any conduct that violates the law or the ethical standards expected of our personnel,” Johnson said. “We are fully cooperating with the Liberia National Police to ensure a thorough and transparent investigation.”
The NSA has also launched an internal review to determine whether any other officials may have been aware of or involved in the alleged crime.
Human rights groups and civil society organizations have described the case as a national disgrace, saying it exposes deep vulnerabilities within Liberia’s security institutions and child protection systems.
Under Liberia’s Sexual Offences Act of 2015, gang sodomy involving a minor is a felony punishable by up to 20 years in prison.
The LNP has confirmed that a formal charge sheet will be filed in Monrovia City Court within 48 hours.
Meanwhile, the victim’s family, represented by Grace K. Boe, has vowed to pursue both criminal justice and civil damages.
“Our priority is justice for our son,” Boe said. “We will not allow his trauma to be erased or minimized.”
