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Written by Jacqueline E. Dennis
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Thursday, 17 January 2013 00:12 |
The Inspector General (IG) of the Liberia National Police (LNP), Chris Massaquoi, has warned motorists in the country against giving bribe to traffic police officers because they (drivers) may be equally charged for bribery.
IG Massaquoi urges commercial drivers to report any acts of corruption of police officers to authorities of the LNP for appropriate disciplinary actions.
The LNP head gave the warning Wednesday, January 16, 2013, during a joint press conference held by the LNP and the United Nations Police (UNPOL) at the police headquarters in Monrovia.
According to him, bribery involves two persons: the giver and the receiver, saying that the giver is as guilty as the receiver in accordance with the Penal Code of Liberia.
Commenting on the recent statement made by Deputy Police Director for Administration, Rose Stryker, regarding the admittance of corruption in the police, IG Massaquoi said his deputy was not in any way, form, supporting corruption and will not support corruption in the police or anywhere.
He said Deputy IG Stryker was just pointing out some of the challenges the rank and file officers of the LNP are faced with and the effect these may sometimes have on the individuals.
At the same time, the LNP’s IG said the curfew imposed on motorcyclists will be lifted only when the police are satisfied that the ‘all-day all-night’ free movement of motorcyclists no longer poses threats to public safety.
IG Massaquoi narrated that the LNP imposed the curfew under a robust security operation code named “Safe Haven” recently based on public outcry for more police protection against criminal elements who continue to threaten the safety and security of innocent people.
Meanwhile, the LNP has underscored the need for the Liberian media to continue to cooperate and collaborate with the police in the fight against crimes in the country.
LNP IG Massaquoi noted that the media greatly contributed to the success scored by the police in the fight against crimes in 2012, adding that there is a dire need for more cooperation and collaboration between the media and the LNP in the New Year.
Also speaking, the United Nations Police Commissioner, John Jack Neilson, reiterated police of the United Nations Mission in Liberia’s commitment to working with the LNP to ensure a safe environment for Liberians.
Commissioner Neilson lauded authorities of the LNP for the success scored in last year in providing security and protection across the country.
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