Liberia 🇱🇷 :2016 MURDER SUSPECT FINALLY ARRESTED

Monrovia: The Liberia National Police says it has arrested a 2016 murder suspect, Sam Alieu Kemokai for allegedly murdering to death one Mercy Gbagah, 29 years old, on December 4.

According to the police, the incident occurred in the Logan Town community after which the suspect absconded and has been on the run until he was arrested on April 9, 2022.

Police spokesman Moses Cater further that during police probe with the relatives, it was alleged that suspect Sam Alieu Kemokai wasted acid water on the deceased and escaped since December 4, 2016 when the crime was allegedly committed.

The deceased relatives also narrated to police investigators that after the accident occurred, the victim was rushed to the JFK Medical hospital were she was pronounced dead on arrival by doctors on duty.

Meanwhile, the suspect is detained at the headquarters of the Liberia National Police undergoing investigation.

At the same time the Liberia National Police has assure the public that no matter how long it takes, they will do their utmost best in digging deep to bring perpetrators to face justice. Noting that it is important for Police investigators to be given time in properly investigating cases, especially homicidal cases, in ensuring that perpetrators do not go with impunity.