Monrovia-A court-ordered eviction exercise at the headquarters of the Congress for Democratic Change (CDC) in Congo Town took an unexpected turn early Saturday morning after the arrest of three individuals and the discovery of a firearm, petro-bombs, live ammunition, and diplomatic passports.
By Willie N. Tokpah
The eviction, which is being carried out by the office of the Court Sheriff and backed by joint security forces, has so far proceeded peacefully and without resistance, authorities confirmed.
However, police say the discovery of dangerous items inside the compound raised serious security concerns and led to immediate arrests.
Among those apprehended is an individual believed to be a former officer of the Executive Protection Service (EPS).
According to police sources, one suspect allegedly used pepper spray on security officers when approached.
Another claimed he had come to the premises this morning only to retrieve personal belongings when detained.
During a security sweep of the premises, law enforcement officers uncovered a cache of concerning materials, including several petro-bombs, live rounds of ammunition, and two diplomatic passports.
The passports were discovered in a building, believed to be owned by Jefferson T. Koijee, the former Mayor of Monrovia and Secretary-General of the CDC and also carried his photograph.
Speaking to reporters, Deputy Police Inspector for Operations, Cllr. Nelson Freeman, said the situation remained fluid.
“The situation remains fluid, and we are investigating all findings thoroughly. We reserve further comments until the investigation is concluded.”
Meanwhile, the eviction executed under a court judgment has seen the dismantling of structures at the CDC compound.
An excavator was deployed to bring down several facilities, including the Munah E. Pelham Youngblood Vocational Centre, the symbolic Sycamore Tree, and other administrative buildings linked to the party.
The discovery of weapons and sensitive documents inside the premises, once considered a central hub of Liberia’s former ruling party, has triggered widespread public interest and raised questions about security protocols and accountability.
Though no formal charges have yet been announced, the Liberia National Police say investigations are ongoing and that findings will be shared with the public in due time.
With Liberia still navigating the aftermath of a heated electoral season, the development at CDC headquarters is being closely monitored by both local observers and international partners, including the United Nations and ECOWAS.
