The planned nationwide quarterly patrol comes as Liberia faces significant security challenges marked by increased transnational and maritime crimes, illicit drugs trade, and smuggling despite advances toward peace and stability.
Operation True Guardian’s execution aims to project the AFL’s preparedness to safeguard the national borders, deter transnational organized and maritime crime, and maintain internal security while fostering cooperation with local communities and law enforcement agencies.
This patrol establishes AFL presence throughout the nation for the enhancement of security as well as to restore hope in the populace.
During the patrol, Forward Operating Bases will be established in each of the counties in the region, liaise with local government, move out, and patrol designated areas as well as other areas of interest. These areas of interest could be hotspots where any illicit activities are taking place.
The patrol will be conducted in three (3) operational sectors: Sector A – comprising Montserrado, Bomi, Grand Cape Mount, Margibi, Grand Bassa, and Gbarpolu.
Sector B – comprising Bong, Nimba, Lofa, Maryland, Grand Kru, Sinoe, River Gee, Rivercess, and Grand Gedeh, and
Sector C – covering the entire coastline. Sector C is being protected and patrolled by the Liberia Coast Guard, the marine component of Operation True Guardian, and the Armed Forces of Liberia.
The operational objectives of the patrol are mainly focused on the following:
Border security- to deter and prevent illegal cross-border activities such as smuggling, trafficking, and illegal arms movement.
Marine Patrol – Conduct maritime surveillance and patrols along Liberia’s coastal waters to counter illegal fishing, smuggling, and other illicit activities, thus ensuring the security of Liberia’s territorial waters.
Internal Stability – Identify and mitigate threats within Liberia, including civil unrest and organized crimes.
Civil-Military relations – Collaborate with local communities, authorities, and law enforcement agencies to gather intelligence and build trust.
Emergency Response – Prepare AFL units for rapid response to natural disasters, civil unrest, or external threats.
In furtherance of the above, on 24 March 2025, Operation True Guardian was launched in Western Liberia, beginning with Grand Cape Mount County.
On 27 March 2027, A team of Armed Forces of Liberia personnel from Operation True Guardian visited the St. Timothy Government Hospital in Robertsport, Grand Cape Mount County, to establish contact with the hospital‘s staff and make arrangements for referral cases that the AFL medical team is unable to handle in the operation area.
The team met with the Head of Nurses, Victoria Yormie, and the Hospital Administrator, Aaron B. Massaley. The visit at the hospital was headed by Operation True Guardian Commander, Capt. NF Fallah.
The Operation Officer, Lieutenant Ansu Sheriff, and the Medical Non-commissioned Officer in charge, Warrant Officer (WO) Carroll George, accompanied the Commander.
Meanwhile, as part of the operation in Western Liberia, the AFL medical team conducted medical outreach in several communities around Teh Town from its Forward Operating Base (FOB).
A Forward Operating Base (FOB) is a secured, forward-positioned military installation established to support tactical operations, providing logistical support, command and control, and launching operations close to areas of interest or conflict.
In furtherance of Operation True Guardian, on 27 March 2025, the troops patrolled the towns of Bomie and Feli in Grand Cape Mount County. The locals in these towns are mainly engaged in fishing activities.
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