GBARNGA, Bong County — A lady in her early 50s has been critically injured following an alleged home assault by her boyfriend in Suakoko Rehabilitation Group, Bong County.
By Endurance M. Jones
The sufferer, recognized as Martha Kollie, a resident of Demata Highway in Gbarnga, was reportedly attacked round 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday whereas she and her boyfriend, identified regionally as “Kpa-ka-man,” have been within the bush burning coal. Eyewitnesses stated the suspect accused Ms. Kollie of getting an affair with one other man earlier than allegedly attacking her with a cutlass.
Police confirmed that the suspect fled the scene and stays at massive, whereas investigations are ongoing. Residents instantly alerted the Liberia Nationwide Police (LNP), who suggested the sufferer to hunt pressing medical care. Nevertheless, Ms. Kollie reportedly struggled to entry hospital remedy resulting from monetary constraints.
As of Wednesday morning, relations have been recognized, and Ms. Kollie is receiving care at a neighborhood clinic in Gbarnga. Authorities are interesting to the general public for any data that will result in the arrest of the suspect and are urging calm because the investigation continues.
This incident is the newest in a worrying development of home violence towards girls in Bong County, which has seen an increase in sexual and home violence instances, usually perpetrated by male companions.
Lately, related assaults have made headlines. In March 2022, Dolo Kollie, 35, killed his spouse of 9 youngsters, Hawa Yarkpawolo, 43, reportedly appearing out of jealousy over a suspected affair. He was later convicted of homicide.
In October 2022, Kokulo Kpaquoi, 58, allegedly killed his spouse, Nowai Yaekpawolo, 63, over a monetary dispute involving LD$500. He was arrested and charged with homicide by the LNP.
In contrast to these tragic instances, Martha Kollie survived her assault however faces pressing medical and monetary challenges to safe correct remedy for her accidents. Group members and advocates are calling for help to make sure she receives the mandatory care whereas the investigation progresses.
Authorities proceed to hunt the general public’s help in finding the suspect and emphasize that justice should be served whereas making certain the security of victims.
