Police Charge Three in Knife-Point Robbery in Gbarnga

Published: June 5, 2026

GBARNGA, Bong County — The Liberia National Police have charged three young men with armed robbery, theft of property and criminal conspiracy in connection with the knife-point robbery of a woman returning home from a nightclub in Gbarnga.

The suspects, identified as Robert Nuetah, 19, Dennis Tokpah, 25, and Daniel Garkpor, 21, are in police custody awaiting court proceedings.

Speaking at a press briefing Thursday, James Kartoe, commander of the Crime Services Division of the Bong County Police Detachment, said the three allegedly attacked the woman as she walked home from the Place To Be Night Club on the night of June 3.

Kartoe said the suspects threatened the victim with knives and made off with her mobile phone and other valuables before fleeing.

“The suspects allegedly used knives to intimidate the victim and made away with her personal belongings,” he said. “Their arrest followed a complaint filed by the victim and subsequent police investigation.”

The men are being held at the Gbarnga Central Police Station pending their appearance in court.

Kartoe also acknowledged growing reports of harassment and nighttime attacks on residents by criminals posing as commercial motorcyclists. He said police have received several such complaints and are taking steps to address them.

“We are working to strengthen security presence in crime-prone areas and hotspots across Gbarnga and its surroundings,” he said. “Our objective is to identify, arrest, and ensure the prosecution of individuals engaged in criminal activities.”

The detachment urged residents to remain vigilant and to report suspicious activity to police promptly.