Liberia: Joint Safety Confirms Capitol Building Fire Was Arson, Suspects Recognized
The Liberia National Police (LNP) and the Liberia Fire Service have introduced progress of their investigation into the latest hearth on the Capitol Building, confirming that the incident was an act of arson.
By Willie N. Tokpah/0777039231
Speaking at a press briefing held Wednesday, January 8 on the LNP headquarters, Inspector General Gregory Coleman disclosed that compelling proof hyperlinks the blaze to deliberate legal actions.
According to the Inspector General, an intensive examination of the Capitol’s electrical system revealed no faults that might have triggered the hearth.
“Up to the time of the incident, the grid was still supplying electricity, which shows that it was not the cause,” Coleman acknowledged.
He mentioned as an alternative, investigators discovered proof suggesting the hearth began in a number of areas, an indicator of intentional arson.
Further upholding their case, Inspector Coleman famous that investigators found a container on the scene containing a flammable substance.
This discovering, mixed with different bodily proof, has led the LNP and LNFS to categorise the incident as a deliberate act aimed toward sabotaging a essential authorities establishment.
At the identical time, the LNP Inspector General maintained that the authority had recognized a number of people of curiosity related to the incident.
While their identities stay undisclosed for now, Coleman confirmed that these people have been invited for questioning.
“If they refuse to cooperate, they will be ordered arrested,” Coleman warned.
He additional famous that on the day of the hearth, a number of arrests had been made.
However, he added that some people had been launched on private recognizance, whereas others had been signed for by their authorized representatives.
Coleman assured the general public that these conclusively linked to the act would face justice inside the subsequent 24 hours going ahead.
For his half, the Liberia Fire Service Director General Col. G. Warsuweh Barvoul corroborated the findings, noting that flammable substances had been used to ignite the hearth.
“We are almost at the point of conclusion, and from observation, there was a fluid substance used to cause the fire at the Capitol,” Col Barvoul acknowledged.
Meanwhile, Inspector General Coleman has known as on the general public to assist the investigation and chorus from politicizing the incident.
“We want to reassure the public that this investigation is factual and based on sufficient evidence. The police are committed to ensuring the rule of law prevails,” Coleman emphasised.
Coleman notes that whereas investigators proceed to work with international consultants to confirm proof, the scene of the hearth stays underneath strict safety to protect its integrity.
This is a growing story. Updates will comply with as extra particulars emerge.
