The Inspector General of the Liberia National Police wants to know the whereabouts of many civil society organizations and advocates across the country.
IG Gregory Coleman has wondered whether activists and other justice groups that usually harshly engage government and law enforcers when they go wrong were still in Liberia.
The Inspector General’s concern sparked over the continuous and perpetual silence of advocacy groups over the killing of an officer of the Liberia National Police, Mark D. Bracewell.
At the opening of the book of condolence for the officer over the weekend, the police chief said advocates and human rights groups across the country continue to downplay the incidence as if nothing has transpired against a law enforcer who was executing national function.
“Where are the human right voices, where are the activists, where are the so- called defenders of justice?” Col. Coleman asked.
In another statement of inquiry, the IG wondered whether the right of Officer Bracewell is worth defending.
Col. Coleman lamented that the police are always mal-treated as if they are less than human, with complete disregard for their lives and dignity.
He further expressed grief by highlighting how too many citizens address the police with absolute disregard and humiliation with several incidences reported despite the enormous efforts being exerted by police authorities to strengthen police-citizens relationship.
Quoting a scripture from the Bible (Romans 13:2), Col. Coleman said whoever becomes rebellious against authorities, such a person is bringing judgment upon himself or herself, relating such scripture to the taxi driver who allegedly killed Officer Bracewell and those who defy authorities.
Col. Coleman paid tribute to Officer Bracewell, describing him as a man who laid down his life for his country.
He admonished officers of the Liberia National Police not to panic as the result of the incidence of maintaining that wherever they go God will protect them and take them through whatever situation.
He told the family to be strong, even though the situation is extremely difficult to handle.
He assured the family of the deceased Police Officer that their loved one has not died in vain; quoting additional Bible verse that God will reward Officer Bracewell.
Col. Coleman has called on Liberians to consider the situation as a wakeup call and the need to respect the uniform that is carrying the flag of the country, adding that it is a representation of the country.
He reminded Liberians that why they might not have respect for individuals wearing the uniform bearing the flag, they should respect the uniform that is owned by the nation.
Also speaking at the occasion, The Minister of Justice and Attorney General , N. Oswald Tweh, frowned at the killing of Police Officer Bracewell, and stressed the need for the police to be properly equipped.
He believed proper equipment for the police will make people who want to disrespect or harm officers to think twice before taking such action.
The Justice Minister noted that a society without law and order is heading for chaos and those in the police have a mandate of enforcing the law.
Minister Tweh said it has become a culture where people attack public officials and get away with impunity, reminding the public that service to the nation is the highest calling and those who serve must be respected, even if people disagree with them.
He further noted that law enforcement officers risk their lives in the rain and sun, day and night to protect the nation and its people.
Minister Tweh admonished officers not to be deterred by the action of the taxi driver, assuring them that the authorities are fully behind them and will ensure anyone who wants to harm law enforcers is prosecuted.
On September 29, 2025, it was reportedly said that Taxi driver Francis Nana, ran into Police Officer Mark D. Bracewell around the Gabriel Tucker Bridge check point after the officer asked the driver to provide a document especially the driver’s license.
According to the Police investigation, Taxi driver Nana, attempted bribing Officer Bracewell but he refused to take the bribe and prevented the car from leaving the scene by standing in front of it.
The incident allegedly left driver Nana extremely angry and ran over the officer with his vehicle.
Several officers from the joint security this week paraded with taxi driver Francis Nana to court in solidarity with their deceased colleague.