COTTON TREE, Margibi County—A 25-year-old resident of the Cotton Tree Community in Lower Margibi County is currently under investigation by the Liberia National Police (LNP) following his arrest for alleged possession of a short single-barrel firearm and one empty red shell.
By Yawah Y. Jaivey
The suspect, identified as Justice Nyangbo, was arrested on Saturday, April 11 at his residence in Pingo Camp, Harbel (Crab Hole) within the Cotton Tree area.
The suspect was later on Sunday, April 12 transferred to the Roberts International Airport (RIA) Zone One Police Station in Lower Margibi County for further investigation.
According to a police source, during preliminary questioning, the suspect admitted to possessing the firearm.
He also stated that he is employed with Bee Security Guard Service and is assigned to Harbel Hill.
Suspect Nyangbo reportedly told investigators that on January 17, he purchased the firearm from an individual identified as Emmanuel Kollie, who was reportedly traveling to Bong County, for the amount of five thousand Liberian dollars (LD$5,000).
He further explained that on Saturday, April 11 at approximately 20:30 hours, he accidentally discharged the weapon while on his way to buy food.
The incident reportedly drew the attention of an angry crowd that attempted to attack him before officers of the Liberia National Police intervened and rescued him.
