Monrovia – A disturbing video circulating on social media shows an angry mob, predominantly motorcyclists, brutally beating a man accused of being a “motorcycle criminal” in the Johnsonville area on Sunday.
By Francis G. Boayue
The victim, whose identity has not been confirmed by authorities, was reportedly captured by an angry crowd in Johnsonville Township on Sunday afternoon. In the footage, the mob is seen beating him with sticks and hurling stones as he lies helplessly on the ground. Several motorcycles are seen running over his body, including his head, while another man is captured chopping his feet with a knife.
Details surrounding the initial accusation remain unclear, raising fresh alarms about the persistence of mob justice and the state of community security in Liberia. The crowd quickly swelled as the assault intensified, with some participants broadcasting the attack live on social media.
Police authorities have not confirmed whether the victim survived the attack. The Liberia National Police did not respond to FrontPage Africa’s inquiry up to press time.
The Johnsonville incident marks the latest in a troubling wave of mob violence across Montserrado County, where citizens, frustrated by perceived police inaction and delays in the judicial process, have increasingly resorted to taking the law into their own hands. These acts of “instant justice” often target individuals accused of petty theft, armed robbery, or, as in this case, motorcycle theft.
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