In an effort to gather a comprehensive update into the fire incident at the Capitol, the Liberian Senate has reached a decision to invite the Ministry of Justice (MOJ), Liberia National Police (LNP) and the Liberia National Fire Service (LNFS).
The Senate mandated its Secretary of Senate, Nanborlor Singbeh, on Thursday, May 29, 2025, to cite the aforementioned institutions to appear on Tuesday, June 3, 2025 in order to furnish the Senate’s plenary with a comprehensive update on the investigation into the fire incident at the Capitol Building.
Plenary’s decision was triggered by a communication by Gbarpolu County Senator, Amara M. Konneh, formally requesting the body to cite the supra mentioned government’s institutions to provide an investigative update into the fire that devastated the Joint Chambers of the Liberian Legislature in December 2024.
The communication from Senator Amara M. Konneh indicated that the Capitol Building suffered significant damage, and it is crucial that the matter be addressed urgently.
The Senator further stated in his communication that, while fire incidents can be intricate, five months should have been sufficient to conduct a thorough investigation.
Senator Amara M. Konneh also indicated that in order to alleviate concerns expressed by constituents, clarity is needed on whether the fire was caused by electrical faults or arson.
The motion to invite MOJ, LNP and LNFS was proffered by Bong County Senator, Prince K. Moye.