UL Suspends Johnson For ‘Armed Robbery’
By Domingo Dargbeh
The Administration of the University of Liberia (UL) has condemned the reported armed robbery by Fobay Emery Johnson.
Prior to the alleged robber, suspect Johnson, an employee of the university, served as an administrative assistant assigned with the UL College of Health Sciences.
The UL administration, in a press release issued on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, said it has suspended Johnson with immediate effect, without pay and benefits, pending the outcome of the criminal proceedings.
The UL said, “depending on the outcome of the criminal process, the university will take additional measures consistent with its Human Resource Manual and other university’s policies.”
“The Administration is deeply concerned as Johnson’s alleged conduct violates the university ‘zero-tolerance policy’ against all forms of human violence against the person.
Johnson is accused of storming into a private banking office at Ecobank, and a police video footage showed the alleged armed robber pointing at “what appears to be a shotgun at a woman, while attempting to duct tape her mouth.”
Following an investigation, police charged suspect Johnson with multiple crimes, including armed robbery, criminal attempt to commit murder, and possession and sale of physical objects for lethal use.
Meanwhile, the UL Administration, has strongly frowns on Johnson’s alleged action, and considers it a “gross violation and affront to the values and policies expected of its employees.”
Therefore, the UL has cautioned all faculty, staff and students to guide against any or all forms of “unlawful acts that could cause violent harm to others and jeopardize the image of the university and bring it to public ridicule.”
The UL Administration has also assured the general public of its commitment to uphold the mission and vision of the UL.