Liberia: Construction Company CEO Arrested for 'Assassination Attempt' On SB Cooper

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Pealat Construction Company, Praise Tony Lawal, is being interrogated by the Liberia National Police based on suspicion of attempting to gun down Samuel Benedict Cooper, owner of Westwood Construction Company.

Police spokesman, Sam Collins who confirmed the action of the police Tuesday evening said it was based upon a complaint about Mr. Lawal's involvement; officers of the LNP made the arrest and are currently conducting investigations into his alleged link to the assassination attempt on the life of Mr. Cooper.

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