Published: March 20, 2026
Monrovia — The Executive Protection Service (EPS) has taken sweeping disciplinary action against its personnel following a fatal motor accident along the Nimba Highway near Ganta City that left at least two people dead and several others injured.
The incident, which occurred on March 19, involved an EPS vehicle that authorities say was operating outside authorized duties.
Officer Handed Over for Possible Vehicular Homicide
According to an official statement, the driver at the center of the crash, Agent Agrippa B. Chea—assigned to the Vice President’s security detail—has been turned over to the Liberia National Police (LNP) for investigation into a possible vehicular homicide.
Preliminary findings from a joint EPS and Ganta Traffic Police investigation indicate that Agent Chea was speeding and driving in the wrong lane when he collided with an oncoming private vehicle.
The collision resulted in the deaths of two passengers and left several others seriously injured.
The EPS confirmed that Agent Chea has been suspended indefinitely pending the outcome of the police investigation.
Commander Also Suspended Over Chain of Command Breach
In a related development, Officer William Menwon, commander of the Vice President’s detail, has been suspended with immediate effect.
Authorities say his suspension is linked to violations of the EPS chain of command, including the unauthorized deployment of the vehicle involved in the accident.
EPS Reaffirms Accountability, Extends Condolences
The Service extended condolences to the families of the victims and expressed sympathy to those injured, while reaffirming its commitment to professionalism, accountability and discipline.
The EPS also clarified that at the time of the incident, the Vice President was at home and no official motorcade activity was underway.
Renewed Concerns Over Road Safety
The tragic crash has reignited public concern over road safety and the conduct of state security drivers on Liberia’s highways, with calls growing for stricter enforcement and oversight to prevent similar incidents.
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