GANTA, Nimba County — Senator Samuel Kogar has alleged that he was the target of an alleged assassination attempt by a man believed to be in his early 50s, who has now been apprehended and handed over to traditional authorities for further investigation.
By D. Franklin Doloquee
The suspect, identified as a Guinean national, reportedly confessed to being sent with the mission to kill Senator Kogar on his farm in Nimba.
The man, known locally as a traditional “zoe” from Guinea, has yet to disclose the identities of those who allegedly hired him to carry out this deadly assignment. This incident followed the contentious August 12, 2025 By-election in Nimba County’s District # Five, where Senator Kogar has been actively involved in mediating disputes between the winning and the defending representatives.
His efforts to reconcile the conflicting parties have reportedly caused some political actors to distance themselves from his intervention, potentially sparking animosities.
The Guinean Traditional Zoe reportedly traveled from Guinea, crossing into Liberia before arriving in Nimba County with the intent to carry out the violent act.
He was arrested after days of searching for Senator Kogar during which time he reportedly left his belongings in the bush. Following his arrest, the suspect was turned over to the Nimba County Traditional Council, where an investigation is underway to uncover more details about the plot and those involved.
The suspect has admitted to being hired by unknown individuals to assassinate the senator, but has so far refused to reveal their names to authorities or reporters. This lack of transparency has raised concerns among locals about the extent and influence of covert and dangerous activities taking place in the county.
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