Monrovia – A suspected thief, Momoh Davis, was brutally beaten after his arrest in Congo Town, sparking public outrage and prompting a police investigation into the alleged assault. Davis sustained severe injuries—including a deep head wound—after security officers and unidentified individuals reportedly took matters into their own hands.
By Nyantee S. Togbah, contributing writer
On January 13, 2025, Davis and an unidentified accomplice, known only as Jerry, attempted to steal solar panels from a fenced property opposite LC Lawson. Security personnel from Pilot Security Company spotted the pair as they attempted to flee. While Jerry managed to escape, Davis was apprehended near a swamp close to the Chinese Embassy.
Controversy immediately followed Davis’s capture. Reports indicate that security officers subjected him to a severe beating before parading him along the main road, where his father, Abraham Davis, witnessed the ordeal. Shocked by his son’s injuries, including a deep gash on his head, Abraham Davis inquired about the incident. Momoh Davis reportedly replied, “I was stealing wire last night at another location, and the people there beat me. That’s how I got these marks.” Notably, a theft case had already been recorded at the Zone 3 Police Station in Congo Town on January 12, 2025—one day before Davis’s apprehension.
Instead of immediately turning him over to the police, the security officers, along with Abraham Davis, transported Momoh Davis to the residence of a local businessman known as “Chinese Michael” on Congo Town Back Road, seeking assistance with transportation. The solar panel targeted in the theft was part of a construction site that “Chinese Michael” was managing for a friend. In response, “Chinese Michael” provided $20 for the security officers to drive Davis to the Zone 3 Police Station.
Upon arrival at the station, police directed the Pilot Security officers to have Davis receive medical treatment for his injuries. However, while being transported to the hospital near the Ministry Complex, Davis reportedly escaped.
For 26 days—from January 13 to February 6—neither Davis nor his family reported the assault to the police. On February 7, a letter from the White House community in Congo Town where Davis lives, was sent to “Chinese Michael,” raising concerns over “the life of a resident.” Later, community members met with a representative of “Chinese Michael” and insisted that he personally address the matter, warning that failure to do so could lead to protests and further media attention.
In response, “Chinese Michael” reported the incident to the Liberia National Police’s R13 unit at Zone 3, prompting officers to visit ELWA Hospital, where Davis was receiving treatment. This development thrust the case into the public spotlight. Police have since launched an investigation and summoned both “Chinese Michael” and Abraham Davis for questioning. The case took another twist when Eugene Fahngon, Director General of the Liberia Broadcasting System (LBS), arrived at the Crime Against Person Unit with five LBS journalists, reportedly attempting to interview those involved while police were taking statements.
Community reactions remain divided. While some residents of the Congo Town Back Road community have expressed sympathy for Momoh Davis, others allege that he has a history of criminal activity in the area.
