Breaking News: Lawmakers Accused of Arson Arraigned Before the Monrovia City Court, Taken To Monrovia Central Prison

Monrovia, Liberia: Five Lawmakers, including former Speaker J. Fonati Koffa, have been arraigned before the Monrovia City Court after they were charged with multiple crimes, including Arson, Criminal Mischief, Criminal Facilitation, Reckless Endangerment, Criminal Attempt to Commit Murder, and Criminal Conspiracy due to their alleged link to the Capitol Building arson attack.

They have been reminded at the Monrovia Central Prison after failing to secure valid bond grant their temporary freedom

“Representatives Fonati Koffa, Dixon Seboe, Abu Kamara, Prescilla Cooper, and Jacob Debee played significant roles, including financial and logistical support to the commission of the arson attack,” Police IG Gregory Coleman said at a major press conference on June 6, 2025, in Monrovia.

Details to follow