By Patrick N. Mensah, Maryland County
Kanweaken, River Gee County, January 12, 2026: A severe incident unfolded in Kanweaken, the business capital of River Gee County, the place a Liberia Nationwide Police (LNP) officer allegedly shot a civilian throughout a confrontation with business motorcyclists.
Sergeant Marcus Beweh, the officer concerned within the capturing incident, is a member of the LNP Emergency Response Unit (ERU) and was reportedly touring by way of Kanweaken en path to Maryland County.
Based on eyewitness accounts, Sergeant Beweh parked his automobile in an space designated by native police as a restricted car parking zone for automobiles. Business motorcyclists approached the officer, trying to tell him of the restriction.
Regardless of efforts by the motorcyclists to calmly clarify the scenario, Sergeant Beweh insisted on leaving his automobile parked within the restricted zone. The disagreement escalated right into a heated trade.
The officer departed for a close-by leisure middle and, upon his return, appeared extra aggressive. Once more, he insisted on parking his automobile within the restricted space, disregarding continued objections from the motorcyclists, who maintained they have been imposing police directions.
Because the scenario intensified, members of the general public gathered to watch and intervene. Through the confrontation, Sergeant Beweh allegedly slapped one of many motorcyclists, upsetting chaos and anger amongst bystanders.
Witnesses reported that the officer then drew his service weapon, firing a number of photographs—some into the air, others into the bottom—apparently in an try to intimidate the group and regain management.
Tragically, a bullet struck a civilian, recognized as Sam Sannoh, within the thigh. Sannoh was reportedly not concerned within the preliminary argument and was trying to calm the group. One other particular person, Sampson Weah, additionally sustained accidents underneath circumstances that stay underneath investigation.
Each injured males have been rushed to Fish City Referral Hospital for emergency remedy. Because of the severity of their accidents, they have been later transferred to J.J. Dossen Memorial Hospital in Harper, Maryland County, for superior medical care. Medical sources have confirmed that the victims are receiving remedy, although no official updates on their situations have been launched.
The capturing has sparked widespread outrage in Kanweaken and neighboring communities. Residents are demanding accountability and a radical investigation into the officer’s actions, expressing deep concern over what they describe as extreme use of power throughout a civilian dispute.
As of the newest replace, the Liberia Nationwide Police has not issued an in depth public assertion concerning disciplinary actions or the standing of Sergeant Beweh. When contacted, River Gee County Police Commander Sgt. Theophilus Toe Tobga indicated that every one pertinent data was reported to Unit 122, the police spokesperson, who’s the designated authority to touch upon such issues.
The incident in Kanweaken has underscored ongoing considerations about police conduct and the usage of power right here. The incident additionally comes regardless of a warning from President Boakai that safety badges are usually not licenses for searching.
