The Office of the National Fula Governor of Liberia (NFGL), has raised concern over social media posts linking a group.
The group is called the “National Fula Security of Liberia.”
It is reportedly linked to militia or terrorist activities.
The governor office described the allegations as “misleading, intended to damage the reputation of the Fula community.”
With the denial, there are photographs on social media depicting ongoing recruitment of militia.
According to the office, the Fula Security of Liberia is a voluntary organization founded in 2011. They are reportedly to support community service, especially within the Muslim community during the “Holy Month of Ramadan.”
Members of the group are being trained to “maintain order” during night prayers, and collaborate with authorities of the Liberia National Police (LNP) to ensure worshippers travel safely to and from mosques.
While the LNP is yet to speak to the statement, the office noted that the group has a history of “peacefully escorting worshippers to nearby transportation points, including taxis and kehkehs.”
They described the Fula community as law-abiding, the statement expressed confidence in government, and the country’s security institutions to protect all citizens.
It also called on those spreading the allegations to stop immediately.
The Office recommitted community’s to peace and the rule of law.
It denied that militia or terrorist activities have never been part of the Fula community and will not be tolerated.
No rush to judgment!!
Under our laws, private security entities must first obtain “Operational Permit” from the Public Safety Department of the Ministry of Justice before legally operating; and said, “Operational Permit” must be renewed every year.
In consideration of the above, “we will be looking forward to the MoJ to speak to the existence of a “Fulani National Security.” We need this clarity to help ease the growing public concerns over this matter.
Alternatively, and if we do not hear from the MoJ, we will champion this matter at the senate to have the Minister of Justice summoned before Plenary for answers and full understanding. Until then, no rush to judgment, the statement added.