By Amos W. Koon
MONROVIA – The Liberia National Police (LNP) on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, formally charged and forwarded to court Mulbah K. Morlu, Chairman of STAND, and Rev. Festus R. B. Logan, Deputy Chairman, following the conclusion of investigations into violent incidents linked to the December 17, 2025 protest in Monrovia.
According to the police, the charges stem from disturbances that erupted during the protest, which resulted in injuries, property damage, and disruptions to public order in parts of the capital.
The defendants face multiple criminal charges, including Criminal Solicitation, Criminal Conspiracy, Rioting, Failure to Disperse, Disorderly Conduct, and Obstructing Highways and Public Passages.
The LNP further stated that the protest-related violence escalated into additional offenses, including Simple Assault, Criminal Mischief, Robbery, and Theft of Property.
Police said the charges are being brought under Chapter 10, Sections 10.3 and 10.4, and Chapter 17, Sections 17.3 and 17.7 of the Revised Penal Law of Liberia.
Following their arrest and investigation, Morlu and Logan were formally forwarded to court to answer to the charges as the judicial process takes over the matter.
The Liberia National Police reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining public order and enforcing the law, particularly in cases involving protests that degenerate into violence and criminal conduct.
