Monrovia – The Monrovia City Corporation (MCC) has indefinitely suspended the Director of the Monrovia City Police Thomas Garwo Jr, for disorderly conduct carried out at a garage at the Congo Town back road.
According to a press release issued late Saturday evening, Director Garwo unilaterally took upon himself the authority to stall the movement of several peaceful citizens when he parked at the main entrance of the garage making it impossible for movement.
The report stated that the Director of the Monrovia City Police parked his vehicle at the main entrance and switched off his phone before walking away unruly, something that hindered the movement of several individuals for hours.
According to the report, scores of individuals had to make several phone calls after carrying out his action and he was nowhere to be found.
The press release said: “He carried on his action on grounds that he had disagreements with someone in that vicinity.”
The press release added: “We apologize to all who were affected and their activities halted by this disorderly action and misuse of power by Director Garwo and we have also called for speedy investigation into the actual cause for further actions.”
“Under our watch at the Monrovia City Government, lawlessness will not be tolerated and everyone under our authority must take heed and act accordingly. Liberia remains a country of law and no one, not even me (Mayor Koijee), is above the laws of our country. Everyone must be accorded due respect no matter who they are, stand for, or status; this is the Liberia we have always yearned for,” Mayor Koijee posted on his social media page.
Adding up, the Director General of the City Government of Monrovia King Prince Andrew said the action of the Director Garwo undermines the core value of integrity the MCC stands for.
“Against this backdrop, members of our largest community, residents of Monrovia, we met and we want to inform you of the immediate suspension of Col. Thomas G. Garwo Jr., Director of the Monrovia City Police, pending the outcome of a thorough investigation to the incident,” Andrew said.
The Director General of the City Government of Monrovia called on Director Garwo to turn over all property of the MCC that is in his procession including the vehicle adding that it is a vehicle of interest.
“Col. Garwo is hereby to turn himself over to the Professional Standard Section of the Monrovia City Corporation for immediate investigation,” he said.
While he is on his suspension, his Deputy will act on his behalf, the Director General of the City Government of Monrovia said.
He added: “We will do a comprehensive report. He will be out of job for one month, and if he is not found guilty, all rights will be restored to him as Director but if he is found guilty, he will face the law and his salary will be seized.”