Liberia: Judge Sentences Three in River Gee, Two Escape During Jailbreak
Three men were sentenced in River Gee County, with sentences ranging from 10 to 17 years for drug offenses and armed robbery. Subsequently, two of these convicts escaped from Fish Town Central Prison, prompting a security operation and investigation into the jailbreak. The details of the escape and potential staff involvement are still unclear.
In River Gee County, the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit Court made headlines this week as it sentenced three men for various crimes, but shortly after, a significant security issue arose. Reports confirmed that two of the convicted individuals were among three inmates who managed to escape from the Fish Town Central Prison, which raises many concerns about safety and security protocols.
Assigned Judge D. Onesimus Banwon presided over the cases, during which the defendants pleaded guilty. Nelson Jolo was sentenced to 15 years for armed robbery after he was found guilty of robbing Madam Mercy Seabo in Fish Town in February 2025. Additionally, Peter Weah, who is from Sarbo, Welekken, and Samuel Toe from Fish Town were convicted of violations under Liberia’s New Drug Law, specifically for unlicensed possession and sale of controlled substances. Weah received a 10-year sentence, while Toe was sentenced to 17 years.
However, the situation worsened just two days after the sentencing. On the night of May 27, officials reported that three inmates, including Jolo and Toe, had escaped from prison. Anthony Davis, known as Taree, also escaped; he was serving a one-year sentence. The escape has prompted Judge Banwon to declare that a joint security operation has been activated to recapture the fugitives, highlighting the seriousness of the situation.
Judge Banwon also mentioned that an internal investigation is underway to better understand how this jailbreak occurred and to scrutinize whether there were any issues with prison management or staff involvement. At this point, details about the escape’s exact circumstances remain scarce, leaving many questions lingering about prison safety and the integrity of security measures in place.
The recent jailbreak in River Gee County has raised urgent questions regarding prison security and management after three inmates, including two recently sentenced individuals, escaped from Fish Town Central Prison. With a joint security operation now in effect, authorities are scrambling to locate the fugitives while launching an internal investigation into how such a breach could happen. The situation remains under close scrutiny, especially concerning the protocols surrounding inmate safety and supervision.
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