Monrovia — The Speaker of the House of Representatives of Liberia, Richard Nagbe Koon, has called for an urgent meeting among Speakers and Presidents of Parliament and National Assemblies of the Mano River Union (MRU) Member States.
The proposed high-level meeting is expected to take place in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, from March 28 to 30, 2026, aimed at addressing growing concerns over recent border tensions within the sub-region.
In a communication, Speaker Koon expressed deep concern over developments that have the potential to undermine security and peaceful coexistence along the borders between Sierra Leone and Guinea, as well as between Liberia and Guinea.
He noted reports indicating that armed Guinean security personnel have crossed into and occupied portions of land on the Liberian side of the Makona River, which is historically and officially recognized as the boundary between Liberia and Guinea.
Authorities say the discovery took a dramatic turn when officers uncovered a large cache of cash — totaling US$1,187,000 — inside the same vehicle. The origin and intended use of the money remain under investigation.
Jalloh is currently in LDEA custody and undergoing further investigation as authorities prepare for possible prosecution. Meanwhile, the seized cash has been turned over to customs authorities and is being held by Officer Pauline S. Goll, who is assigned at the Bo Waterside border post.
The LDEA, operating under the Ministry of Justice, says it will continue to provide updates as the investigation progresses.
The seizure marks one of the most significant cash interceptions at a Liberian border in recent times and raises fresh concerns about cross-border trafficking and illicit financial flows within the Mano River region. https://frontpageafricaonline.com/news/liberia-ldea-seizes-us1-18m-in-cash-narcotics-at-bo-waterside-guinean-national-arrested/
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