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The Deputy Inspector General of the Liberia National Police (LNP), Nelson Freeman, Unit 102 succeeded in restoring calm and harmony in the densely populated Mandingo community in Monrovia “Jacob Town” where the law enforcement officers allegedly went on the court order to evict the African Islamic Center School.
Over the weekend on Saturday May 18, residents of Jacob Town mainly believed to be the parents of the African Islamic Center School students withstood National Security on assignment to protect the alleged court order in carryout eviction at the facility . The school has been operating from 1999 to current according to the Principal of the school, Madam Jenneh sesay.
The root of the conflict is a land dispute between Madam Sesay’s father, who owns the school, and a woman only identified as Martha Gweh, who resides in the USA and claims ownership of the land.
Speaking to School Principal Madam Sesay, she confirmed that the protesters were the parents of the students who were in solidarity with them.
“The people you saw in the protest are parents of the students of this institution. They are in solidarity with the school, the school is a center , the school holds many children,” she explained.
She disclosed that the one lot of land the school is situated on has been in dispute close to ten years.
The eviction attempt resulted in roadblocks lasting for hours and vandalism that left several vehicles and other properties damaged.
In an intervention to restore calm, LNP 102 urgently responded strategically and engaged protesters to disengage in a violent act.
His presence gave way to the district lawmaker, Rep. Sekou Kanneh and Montserrado County Senator, Saah H. Joseph to access the facility and enable them to speak to their constituents .
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