Suspends Suspect Fobay Johnson And Condemns Last Week’s Incident
By Our Staff Writer
It is now officially revealed that Fobay E. Johnson, who carried out an alleged armed robbery at the Eco Bank Monrovia’s Sinkor, is Administrative Assistant in the College of Health Sciences.
Johnson has since been charged and sent to court by the Liberia National Police.
According to the Police Spokesperson, Cecelia Clarke, following the incident, defendant Fobay Emery Johnson was arrested, acquainted with his constitutional rights, thoroughly investigated and subsequently charged with the criminal offenses of Armed Robbery and Criminal Attempt to Commit Murder, which are in violations of Chapters 10 and 15, Sub. Chapter-C, Section 15.32 and Section 10.1 of the revised Penal code of the Republic of Liberia during which time he entered the Private Banking room, Police Send To Court Liberian Man Who Allegedly Carried Out Armed Robbery At Eco Bank – News Public Trust
While making the disclosure in a press release issued in Monrovia today, August 13, 2025, the state-owned University “strongly condemns a reported act of armed robbery allegedly carried out by one of its employees.”
SEE FULL TEXT OF UL PRESS RELEASE BELOW:
𝐔𝐋 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐧𝐬 𝐀𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐞𝐝 𝐀𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐝 𝐑𝐨𝐛𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭, 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐲𝐞𝐞 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐜𝐭
(𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗶𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲)
𝗨𝗟 𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀, 𝗖𝗮𝗽𝗶𝘁𝗼𝗹 𝗛𝗶𝗹𝗹, 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗮 | 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝟭𝟯, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 – The Administration of the University of Liberia (UL) strongly condemns a reported act of armed robbery allegedly carried out by one of its employees, Mr. Fobay E. Johnson, who serves as an administrative assistant in the College of Health Sciences.
Further, Mr. Johnson is hereby suspended, with immediate effect, without pay and benefits, pending the outcome of the criminal proceedings. Depending on the outcome of the criminal process, the University will take additional measures consistent with its Human Resource Manual and other University’s policies.
The UL Administration is deeply concerned as Mr. Johnson’s alleged conduct violates the University’s zero-tolerance policy against all forms of human violence against the person.
Accordingly, Mr. Johnson is accused of storming into a private banking office at Ecobank, and a police video footage shows the alleged armed robber pointing what appears to be a shotgun at a woman while attempting to duct tape her mouth. Following an investigation, police in Monrovia charged Mr. Johnson with the crimes of armed robbery, criminal attempt to commit murder, and possession and sale of physical objects for lethal use.
The UL Administration strongly frowns on this action and considers it a gross violation and affront to the values and policies expected of its employees. Therefore, We caution all faculty, staff, and students to guide against any or all forms of unlawful acts that could cause violent harm to others and jeopardize the image of the university and bring it to public ridicule.
At the same time, the UL Administration assures the general public of its commitment to uphold the mission and vision of the University of Liberia.
Signed.
Cllr. Norris L. Tweah
Vice President for University Relations