By By: The People News
A wave of violent incidents, suspicious deaths, and rising scam activity has swept across Liberia this week, leaving communities on edge as police scramble to respond. The cases, reported across six counties, highlight deepening safety concerns nationwide.
A motorcyclist, Emmanuel Ghattey, says he was ambushed by six men riding two motorbikes, all armed with cutlasses, before they injured him and escaped with his motorbike.
Two suspects, Mark Quaye (alias Mackie Boy) and Marvellous J. Neh (alias Koko), have been sent to court. Several others identified only by nicknames, including Take Call, Shargay, and Twenty Four, remain at large.
According to her weekly report, police spokesperson Cecelia G. Clarke said, “We are moving aggressively to locate the remaining suspects linked to this attack. No one involved will be allowed to slip through.”
The body of miner Julius Toe was discovered in the Noh River after he reportedly drowned on November 6. While a coroner jury confirmed drowning as the cause of death, police have charged seven individuals for running an illegal mining pit without safety measures.
Clarke noted, “This case exposes the deadly consequences of unregulated mining operations. We will continue to hold operators accountable.”
A deadly confrontation in Chedepo Putuken left a man known as Moses dead after he was struck on the leg with a machete. Police arrested 20-year-old Chris Teh, who is being held pending court action.
“The level of violence we’re seeing in community disputes is alarming,” Clarke commented. “We urge residents to seek peaceful conflict resolution.”
In one of the week’s more startling incidents, motorcyclist Joshua Somah says two passengers injected him with an unknown substance, knocking him unconscious before stealing his bike.
Clarke confirmed the report and said, “This method is particularly disturbing. We are treating it as a high-priority case.”
Two men, Emmanuel Junior and another identified only as Williams, died after consuming narcotics in Blackie Camp. Four suspects are now under investigation.
“We continue to see the deadly toll of narcotics in rural communities,” Clarke said. “We need collective community action to fight this.”
In Tappita City, 40-year-old Junior Sahn was arrested for allegedly shooting Harris David with a single-barrel gun. Investigations are ongoing.
Clarke added, “The spread of illegal firearms remains a major concern for the police.”
Beyond physical violence, police are warning citizens about a spike in QNET-style fraud schemes promising travel, overseas jobs, and quick wealth.
“We want to be very clear: many of these offers are outright scams,” Clarke stated. “Verify everything before you commit your money or documents.”
With violent crime and fraud cases increasing, citizens across several counties say security feels more fragile than ever. Police say they are intensifying patrols and investigations, but communities remain wary.
