By: Shallon S. Gonlor |
shallonsgonlor@gmail.com
NIMBA COUNTY, Liberia — Lee Meayean, a 19-year-old high-profile motorcycle armed robber and killer in Gompa (Ganta) City, Nimba County, is set to face justice in for his alleged involvement in heinous armed robbery and theft of property in the county.
Nimba County’s Assistant Commissioner of Police, ACP Mendin Larmie, has confirmed that Lee Meayean will be forwarded to the 8th Judicial Circuit Court in Sanniquellie, Nimba County for prosecution on multiple offenses ranging from aggravated assault, criminal attempt to commit murder, and others committed against the state and humanity.
According to ACP Larmie, notorious Meayean has confessed to participating in the brutal killings of several peaceful citizens, particularly motorcyclists in Ganta City over the years. His arrest and forthcoming prosecution demonstrate the Liberia National Police’s (LNP) commitment to tackling impunity, especially for serious crimes.
The Nimba County Detachment of the LNP, through ACP Larmie, in a press conference on Monday, February 2, 2026, highlighted the arrest and outline the next steps in the case. This move, he said underscores the LNP’s dedication to transparency, and public safety — an efforts aimed at combating crime and ensure that perpetrators be accountable to their inhumane actions.
The people of Nimba County, especially Ganta City, have been plagued by violence, and Meayean’s prosecution is seen as a significant step towards addressing the issue. The case will now proceed to the 8th Judicial Circuit Court, where Meayean will face justice for his alleged crimes.
During a recent briefing, Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Mendin Larmie announced the arrest of suspect Meayean in Ganta on January 27, 2026.
According to ACP Larmie, Meayean had hired a motorcyclist, Blessing S. Dolo, in Small Ganta Community, pretending to need transportation to go on his cassava farm in the City View Community across the Immigration Checkpoint on the Ganta-Monrovia highway.
ACP Larmie stated that Meayean asked Dolo to first take him to the Ganta General Market to collect money from a business partner. He then convinced Dolo to take him to his cassava farm, promising to return with a bag of cassava. However, Dolo agreed, charging Meayean LD$200 for the fare.
At 11 pm, after crossing the checkpoint and taking a farm route into the bush, Meayean ordered Dolo to stop the bike. He then exited the bike, pretending to retrieve a cassava bag in the bush, but instead pulled out a machete and cut glass, attacking Dolo and attempting to steal his motorbike. Dolo shouted for help, and police officers responded, rescuing him and arresting Meayean.
ACP Larmie noted that this was not an isolated incident, citing a previous attack on December 16, 2025, where motorcyclist Foky Goyon was targeted by Meayean at the same location. Goyon is currently receiving medical treatment at Gompa Methodist Hospital.
ACP Larmie described Meayean as a “notorious robber” who has been targeting motorcyclists, putting their lives at risk. ACP Mendin Larmie vowed to tackle crimes against the state and humanity in Nimba, pledging to handle Meayean’s case with utmost seriousness.
“We will ensure that Meayean and other high-profile criminals face prosecution to serve as a deterrent, creating a safe space for community dwellers,” Larmie stated emphatically. He emphasized the importance of community policing in Nimba County, urging citizens to collaborate with law enforcement. “We need your help to report crimes in your communities. Together, we can make a difference,” Larmie appealed.
He encouraged residents to come forward with information, assuring them that their efforts would contribute to a safer environment.
Larmie’s call to action comes as residents grapple with rising crime rates in 2025.
The police force is determined to clamp down on perpetrators, and Meayean’s prosecution is expected to set a strong precedent. Murders, robberies, rape among 160 major crimes recorded, Nimba County Police Detachment disclosed its annual crime statistics for 2025. Other include burglary, theft of property, criminal attempt to commit murder, murder, and rape.
Out of the 160 cases recorded, 141 cases were forwarded to court, with an estimated monetary value of US$36,976 and LRD 860,895. Nine cases remain pending, involving US$20,200 and LRD 389,570, while 10 cases were successfully solved, accounting for LRD 60,780, with no U.S. dollar value attached.
