Commissioner Bornguoi said the Liberian officers resisted the attempted movement, prompting the Guinean soldiers to eventually return to their position. “Our security officers resisted and said they could not allow them to pass through. Local Authorities InterveneMeanwhile, local correspondents in Lofa County reported Monday that Liberian immigration officers and Guinean soldiers held talks at the Sorlumba border following Sunday’s encounter. According to the reports, Guinean soldiers had requested that Liberian immigration officers leave the border area, but the LIS officers refused. Following the talks, the Guinean soldiers returned to their post, while LIS officers remained at the Liberian checkpoint.