The Liberia Immigration Service (LIS) has reportedly abandoned or escaped from the Kablaken border point.
The borer point, one of key entry points along the Liberia/Ivory Coast border, is located in Grand Cavalla, Maryland County.
The reported desertion of the point, has also left immigration officers assigned there homeless, and exposes residents to security risks.
Last report on October 14, 2025, indicated the deplorable condition of the structures that hosted the officers as being “dilapidated” with leaked roofs and broken walls.
Following the report, LIS Headquarters publicly pledged to renovate the facility by early February, 2026.
Four months past that deadline, a recent assessment of the site found no improvements.
The border post remains in the same deteriorated state. Officers are still without housing and continue to operate under “unsafe and unsanitary conditions, while citizens living near the crossing point face heightened insecurity and safety risks.”
One officer, on condition of anonymity said, due to the lack of a functional LIS presence, the border remains vulnerable.
Community members say, the absence of proper border control has created vulnerabilities, including unchecked movement and reduced government oversight in the area.
The officer described working without basic support, sleeping in makeshift spaces, and lacking equipment to carry out their duties was a risk.
The stalled renovation raises broader concerns about border security, officer welfare, and government accountability in Maryland County’s remote crossing points.
LIS Headquarters has yet to issue a news statement that could address the missed February, 2026, deadline or provide an updated timeline for repairs of the facilities.
Locals and civil society actors have called for urgent intervention to restore security operations at Kablaken, deploy adequate personnel, and ensure the safety of both officers and border communities.