IG Coleman reportedly intercepted the officers with a black plastic bag filled with money, believed to be bribes extorted from unsuspecting drivers. / Credit: IG Gregory Coleman
Monrovia – The Inspector General of Police Gregory Coleman has personally uncovered corrupt practices among highway patrol officers.
By Gerald C. Koinyeneh, [email protected]
During his journey from Nimba County to Monrovia on Friday, Coleman caught officers harassing drivers and extorting money, exposing what citizens have long alleged as a widespread issue across the country.
Coleman reportedly intercepted the officers with a black plastic bag filled with money, believed to be bribes extorted from unsuspecting drivers.
“This afternoon, while on my way from Nimba, I saw something really concerning. Some highway patrol officers were bothering drivers and taking bribes,” Coleman stated in a message released to the public via his Facebook page.
He added: “But what truly counts is our strong commitment to serving with honesty and integrity. These officers have been turned over to the Professional Standards Division for further disciplinary actions. We are committed to restoring public trust and ensuring that every officer serves with integrity, professionalism, and respect for the rule of law.”
The officers involved have been handed over to the Professional Standards Division (PSD), a body tasked with investigating misconduct within the force.
He described the incident as symptomatic of deeper challenges within the Liberian National Police (LNP) and vowed immediate corrective actions.
Coleman, who first served as Police Inspector General during the administration of Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, returned at the helm of police following the election of President Joseph Boakai. He has vowed to promote professionalism and weed out corruption in the police.
This latest discovery of Coleman shows the extent of how corruption festers in the police force.
