Joint Security Denies Rumors By “Unscrupulous Individuals”
On Monday, October 15, 2023, the rumor mill went wild that violence had erupted in Monrovia, but the reality on the ground in the Liberian capital was that of calm and peace as normal activities were going on.
As the rumor spread on Facebook and other social media platforms, Liberia’s Joint Security was compelled to issue a press statement to dismiss the speculation in the following statement signed by Joint Security spokesman, Moses Carter.
“The attention of the Joint Security is drawn to rumors circulating on social media and other traditional media outlets by unscrupulous individuals, who are maliciously spreading lies about the outbreak of violence in Monrovia, with the intent to instill fear ahead of the announcement of the election results by the National Elections Commission.
The Joint Security reaffirms its commitment to protect the peace and security of the State and calls on all Liberians to go about their normal business while waiting for the National Elections Commission to announce the official results.
The Joint Security warns that anyone attempting to undermine or threaten the peace and security of the State will face the full weight of the law.
The media is urged to uphold its obligation of factual reporting and eschew the dissemination of fake news, deliberate misinformation, and disinformation, which runs contrary to their ethics.
Persons caught promoting and perpetrating acts of violence will be held accountable under the law.”