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MONROVIA-The Liberia National Police says it has Restored clam to Kinjor, Grand Cape Mount County after several citizens went on the rampage in demand of benefits owed them by the Bea Mountain Company.
Addressing a news conference Tuesday in Monrovia, Police Spokesperson, Moses Carter said due to the protesters’ action, the official vehicle of the Inspector General, Col. Patrick T. Sudue got damaged and one vehicle of the Bea Mountain Company was also burnt.
He said the Inspector General of Police and some senior officers are currently in the County making sure that peace with orderliness is respected.
The Police Spokesperson said the news about Police shooting and killing one protester is false and misleading the Police only used teargas which is conventional all over the world.
Carter said during the protest, three persons were arrested and are currently undergoing investigation at the Grand Cape Mount Police detachment and will be duly Charged and sent to Court.
Alphonso Toweh
Has been in the profession for over twenty years. He has worked for many international media outlets including: West Africa Magazine, Africa Week Magazine, African Observer and did occasional reporting for CNN, BBC World Service, Sunday Times, NPR, Radio Deutchewells, Radio Netherlands. He is the current correspondent for Reuters
He holds first MA with honors in International Relations and a candidate for second master in International Peace studies and Conflict Resolution from the University of Liberia.