Paynesville – Outrage erupted in Paynesville’s bustling Crimson Gentle industrial hub on Tuesday, December 3, 2025, as native entrepreneurs staged a large protest demanding justice after a Paynesville Metropolis Company (PCC) officer allegedly assaulted an eight-month pregnant road vendor throughout a routine enforcement operation.
By Francis G. Boayue
The sufferer, 39-year-old Fatu Kamara alleged to be an eight-month pregnant girl, was reportedly hit throughout a tussle with the officer, recognized as Solomon L. Boikai of the PCC police drive, resulting in her pressing hospitalization on the John F. Kennedy Medical Middle (JFK).
Following the incident, a number of entrepreneurs gathered on the PCC workplace in Paynesville to demand transparency and accountability from the town mayor of Paynesville Metropolis Company.
Talking on behalf of the indignant sellers, Stephen Devine Peter, a outstanding marketer at Crimson Gentle, publicly referred to as for the fast expulsion of Officer Solomon Boikai, who he alleges is called ‘Crimson’.
Peter claimed the assault was premeditated, stating that Officer Boikai acted beneath the direct instruction of one other marketer, recognized solely as “Chairlady,” to forcibly take away Ms. Kamara’s market desk from a disputed location.
“This isn’t Solomon Boikai’s first time; he has at all times been assaulting entrepreneurs and even destroying their markets,” Peter harassed, highlighting a sample of alleged abuse. “We’re all Liberians and have to hustle to outlive, however the PCC police preserve embarrassing us.”
The Paynesville Metropolis Company in response, has confirmed the incident, stating that Officer Boikai was imposing metropolis ordinances relating to advertising restrictions when a confrontation escalated right into a tussle with Ms. Kamara, inflicting her “noticeable misery.”
In response to the gravity of the scenario and the general public outcry, the PCC introduced the next measures which embody the fast suspension of officer Solomon L. Boikai from energetic responsibility and his being turned over to the Liberia Nationwide Police (LNP) for a complete investigation into the matter.
The PCC launch additional assured the general public that acceptable actions will probably be taken as soon as the LNP investigation is concluded, underscoring its dedication to upholding the very best requirements of accountability.
PCC authorities emphasised that the protection and well-being of all residents stay their “utmost precedence” and are dedicated to making sure all enforcement actions adhere to the very best requirements of professionalism and human rights.
The Metropolis Company additional prolonged its concern for the well-being of the pregnant vendor. The PCC later confirmed that Ms. Kamara is now in steady situation and is “responding properly to remedy at JFK.”
