https://rarehistoricalphotos.com/cabinet-ministers-execution-liberia-1980/
"The military coup is still surrounded by mystery. Apparently, the preparations for it went unnoticed, which is astonishing, given the fact that there was considerable political tension and also in light of the well-staffed U.S. Embassy in Monrovia (over 500 people). The events had taken them all by surprise. "
Well, isn't that interesting.