By Emmanuel Tobotinho Quiah
PLEEBO–The Metropolis of Pleebo known as the Industrial Capital of Maryland County is being rocked by rape allegations, as a 20-Yr-Previous Nyema P. Toomey is alleged to have sexually fouled or raped a 15-year-old lady.
The alleged incident reportedly occurred on January 20, 2026 within the bushes on the Previous Chinese language Camp in Pleebo Metropolis, sparking outrage and renewed considerations over the protection of younger women within the space.
In response to the sufferer’s account, she knowledgeable her elder sister earlier that night that she was hungry.
In response, her sister reportedly gave her LRD 200 to purchase meals round 7:00 p.m. The sufferer mentioned she left residence within the firm of her buddy, Lovetee Dweh, to search for one thing to eat.
Whereas returning residence, the 2 women encountered a motorcyclist later recognized as Nyema P. Toomey, who was reportedly within the firm of his buddy, Solomon Nuysawn.
The lads allegedly supplied to provide the ladies a journey residence, a proposal the ladies accepted.
As they approached the neighborhood, Lovetee Dweh requested to be dropped off earlier than reaching the sufferer’s home.
She reportedly feared being crushed by her elder brother, who had earlier warned her in opposition to associating with motorcyclists and older males, cautioning that such habits may wreck her future.
The motorcyclists complied and dropped Lovetee off.
The sufferer said that she then instructed the motorcyclist to take her on to her home. Nonetheless, as a substitute of stopping, the rider allegedly handed her residence.
Alarmed, she mentioned she raised her voice and tried to sluggish the motorbike by dragging her toes on the bottom, however her efforts proved unsuccessful as she was taken to an unfamiliar location.
The motorbike reportedly stopped on the Previous Chinese language Camp, a former base utilized by a Chinese language highway building firm throughout the Alpha paving undertaking in Maryland County.
At that time, Solomon Nuysawn allegedly rode away with the motorbike, leaving the sufferer alone with Nyema P. Toomey within the bushes.
The sufferer recalled that the suspect then requested her, “Are you aware why I introduced you into these bushes?” When she replied within the adverse, he allegedly informed her, “You lied; you understand what we got here right here to do.”
She additional alleged that the suspect forcefully dragged her into the bushes, eliminated her clothes, threatened to kill her if she reported the incident, after which raped her.
After the alleged assault, she mentioned the suspect deserted her on the scene and later contacted Solomon Nuysawn, who returned to choose him up earlier than they each fled the realm.
A medical examination report, obtained following the incident, reportedly helps the declare of sexual assault. The sufferer has since been receiving medical and psychosocial care.
The case has been reported to the Liberia Nationwide Police, Pleebo detachment.
In response to LNP officers, the report was instantly acquired by the Pleebo Metropolis Police Division, and investigators have begun a full-scale inquiry.
The LNP has appealed to the general public to stay calm, keep away from spreading unverified data, and help the investigation by offering any related data that might result in the apprehension of the accused.
Authorities emphasised that the police are dedicated to making sure justice and safety for minors in Maryland County.
Alphonso Toweh
Has been within the career for over twenty years. He has labored for a lot of worldwide media retailers together with: West Africa Journal, Africa Week Journal, African Observer and did occasional reporting for CNN, BBC World Service, Sunday Occasions, NPR, Radio Deutchewells, Radio Netherlands. He’s the present correspondent for Reuters
He holds first MA with honors in Worldwide Relations and a candidate for second grasp in Worldwide Peace research and Battle Decision from the College of Liberia.
