Monrovia, Liberia – The Liberia National Police (LNP) has revealed that DNA testing remains the only available method to establish the alleged involvement of suspended Deputy Minister Bryant McGill in a rape case currently under investigation.
Making the disclosure Tuesday at the Ministry of Information’s regular press briefing, Police Inspector General Gregory Coleman said that all preliminary probes have so far failed to establish a probable cause linking the accused to the alleged crime.
According to IG Coleman, key investigative processes have included the gathering of CCTV footage, and the subpoena of the accused’s call logs. “Our findings did not establish any level of link between the victim and the suspect,” Coleman said.
To advance the probe, the LNP has requested international support to conduct DNA sampling analysis abroad, as the current DNA testing machines in Liberia are not in proper working condition. IG Coleman emphasized that the results of the international DNA analysis will play a decisive role in the case.
He further revealed that Bryant McGill is cooperating with investigators and that all of his travel documents have been seized to prevent any attempt to flee the country. “No amount of influence will impede the investigative process. The Liberia National Police remains professional and impartial,” IG Coleman asserted.
The Inspector General also reaffirmed the LNP’s commitment to upholding the rule of law and ensuring that due process is followed. He noted that the case has generated significant public interest, making transparency and professionalism key priorities for the police.
The ongoing investigation comes amid growing calls from rights groups and women’s organizations for swift and credible action to ensure justice for victims of sexual and gender-based violence. Liberia has seen a spike in reported rape cases in recent years, sparking nationwide protests and policy reforms aimed at strengthening the justice system.
In another development, the Liberia National Police has arrested six individuals in connection to the brutal killing of Prince Yealue in Johnsonville Township. On Friday, October 10, 2025, Yealue was accused of allegedly stealing a motorbike, which led to an angry mob attacking and fatally beating him.
Inspector General Coleman condemned the act, describing mob justice as “a gross violation of human rights” and warning communities against taking the law into their own hands. He called on citizens to report suspected crimes to the police instead of resorting to violence.
Authorities say the six suspects are currently in police custody and undergoing investigation. The LNP has vowed to pursue the case to ensure accountability and discourage mob violence across the country.