As the murder trial of the late Charloe Musu unfolds at Criminal Court ‘A’, Temple of Justice, an unexpected twist has emerged, placing Liberia’s Inspector General of Police, Col. Patrick Sudue, in hot water. In a recent ruling on Monday, November 27, 2023, Judge Roosevelt Z. Willie ordered the police chief to appear before the court or face contempt charges and other appropriate punishments under the law.
The subpoena demands Inspector General Patrick Sudue to produce the report regarding the April 25, 2022, incident involving the missing license plate of Justice Gloria Musu Scott, as well as the ledger discussed in court on Monday, November 27, 2023, by Col. Sudue’s representative, Detective Curtis B. Koffa.
Judge Willie has set a tight deadline for Col. Sudue, ordering him to appear and provide the required documents on Thursday, November 30, 2023, at 10:00 am. Failure to comply may result in contempt charges and legal consequences in accordance with the law.
This development follows Col. Sudue’s previous representation by Detective Curtis B. Koffa, who failed to present any reports or documentation related to the missing license plate or the reported intrusion incidents at Justice Scott’s residence on February 8th and 9th, 2023. The first subpoena had mandated Col. Sudue to testify about Justice Scott’s communication to the LNP regarding the stolen license plate and the police investigation report from the local police depot in Brewerville.
During Detective Koffa’s testimony, he claimed that Justice Scott had allegedly destroyed evidence by repairing the part of her house where intruders were believed to have entered. Koffa further stated that Scott had also driven her reportedly searched and ransacked vehicle, adding another layer of complexity to the case.
Meanwhile, concerns are growing over the whereabouts of Mr. Valee Telleh, accused by former Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) Chairman, Cllr. Jerome Verdier, of killing Charloe Musu. Speculations suggest that the defense team is contemplating requesting the court to subpoena Telleh, a former ULIMO-K fighter and senior officer of the Monrovia City Police force.
Sources close to the defense lawyers indicate that they plan to ask the court to compel Mr. Telleh to testify about his alleged involvement in Charloe’s murder. Additionally, the defense aims to subpoena the Liberia National Police to testify about their brief interaction with Telleh in March of this year. Rumors of Telleh fleeing the country add a layer of intrigue to the ongoing investigation.
As the case continues to unfold, the public is left awaiting Inspector General Sudue’s response to the subpoena, and the potential revelation of Mr. Valee Telleh’s involvement in this mysterious and tragic case. The proceedings promise to shed light on the events leading to Charloe Musu’s untimely demise and the intricate web of circumstances surrounding her murder. The wheels of justice are in motion, and the nation watches closely as the investigation progresses.