-Sen. Dillon Reacts to Alleged Rapist Arrest While Bryant McGill Enjoys His Freedom
Monrovia: Montserrado County Senator Abe Darius Dillon has demanded urgent answers from the Liberia National Police (LNP) and the prosecution regarding two high-profile statutory rape cases, highlighting concerns over potential selective justice. Dillon’s comments came amid growing public outrage following the arrest and incarceration of Sando Kromah, 34, a contractor with the Ministry of Agriculture, who was sent to Monrovia Central Prison on Tuesday, September 30, 2025. Kromah faces charges of statutory rape involving a 14-year-old girl.
In contrast, suspended Deputy Minister of Youth & Sports, McGill, also stands accused of raping the 14-year-old daughter of a ministry colleague on August 30, 2025. Despite the severity of the allegation, which is a first-degree felony under Liberian law and explicitly non-bailable, McGill has yet to be arrested, raising serious questions about justice being applied uniformly. Senator Dillon questioned whether McGill has confessed to the crime or if the police and prosecution have obtained a matching DNA sample linking him to the alleged offense.
He noted the absence of a DNA test or arrest in McGill’s case, questioning why such steps have not been taken. In a statement posted on his Facebook page on Thursday, Dillon emphasized: “Did the ‘Contractor’ who is accused of ‘Statutory Rape’ confess to committing the crime? Has the Police/Prosecution obtained a matching ‘DNA’ linking him to the crime? And, what about the suspended Deputy Minister of Youth & Sports who stands similarly accused? No ‘DNA’ yet? If not, why?”
“The Police/Prosecution MUST answer these concerns or be made to answer before the Senate immediately upon our return to SESSION next week! We will not, and we should not entertain any form of selective justice or the appearance, semblance of selective justice!!,” he added. The Liberia National Police has stated that a DNA test must be conducted to determine McGill’s involvement before any arrest can be made, a process that has not yet occurred since the case was reported on August 30. This procedural stance has fueled public suspicion that political connections might be affecting the application of justice.
According to a police report, Officer Braford Sabbah of the Police Support Unit detained Kromah on September 25 after Mariama M. Tucker reported that her 14-year-old niece had been sexually assaulted. Tucker explained that her niece contacted her late on September 24, saying she was at Kromah’s apartment.
The girl alleged that Kromah forcibly took her into his room, locked the door, restrained her, removed both of their clothes, and sexually assaulted her by first inserting his finger and then his penis into her vagina.
In her police statement, the survivor detailed the events leading up to the assault. She had been sent by her uncle to retrieve a door key, which led to a detour meeting a friend. When leaving, Kromah allegedly grabbed her, silenced her with a cloth, locked her inside his room, and committed the assault.
Last month, the Liberia National Police (LNP) stated it required international assistance, specifically from the U.S. Embassy, to conduct DNA testing before proceeding with the arrest of Deputy Minister of Youth and Sports, Bryant McGill. McGill faces accusations of statutory rape involving a 14-year-old minor. This announcement sparked intense criticism, as many argue the police are deviating from the standard legal procedure for a non-bailable, first-degree felony by delaying arrest and appearing to give undue leniency to a government official of his caliber.
At a press briefing at LNP Headquarters, Inspector General Gregory Coleman emphasized the seriousness of the allegations but underscored the necessity of a thorough, evidence-based investigation before making any arrests. Coleman confirmed the minor had been sexually assaulted, with a medical report substantiating penetration, a principal factor in rape cases. However, he noted the investigation had not yet established McGill’s direct involvement. He also revealed plans to subpoena McGill’s call logs to track his geolocation at the time of the incident. Coleman appealed to the public for patience, stating the priority is a strong, prosecutable case rather than a premature arrest that might jeopardize justice.
The alleged incident occurred on August 30, 2025, when the victim, the 14-year-old daughter of Christopher Davis (Deputy Chief of Security for Administration at the Ministry of Youth and Sports), left home to deliver items to her aunt’s canteen within the Ministry premises. After she failed to return for several hours, a search led to her being found riding home on a motorcycle. She then revealed the assault by “Uncle Bryant,” identified as Deputy Minister McGill, who reportedly forced himself on her and tore her undergarments during the attack. The case was promptly reported to the Liberia National Police, and a medical examination confirming the assault was submitted to ensure the investigation’s integrity.
Despite multiple calls from civil society groups including the Association of Female Lawyers of Liberia (AFELL), the Women’s Legislative Caucus of Liberia (WLC), and notable human rights lawyers like Tiawan Saye Gongloe for McGill’s swift suspension and arrest, the police have maintained their methodical stance. This has led to accusations of preferential treatment amid fears that political influence may be hindering equal application of justice. Nevertheless, on September 16, 2025, President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr. suspended Deputy Minister McGill.
