MONROVIA – Eddie David, father of Momo David, has rejected claims that his son was tortured by Chinese national Michael Shio.
By Francis G. Boayue, [email protected]
Speaking to FrontPage Africa over the weekend, Eddie David clarified that his son was not beaten at Shio’s property, as previously reported, but by community members in Congo Town after Momo was caught attempting to steal solar lights.
Eddie David explained, “I was working on a ship that night near Shio’s fence when I heard noises of someone being beaten outside. I went outside and discovered it was my son being attacked by people from the community for stealing solar lights near Shio’s fence. I intervened with two others, took him to Shio’s property, and explained the situation. It was then that Shio gave us US$20 to take Momo to the police station.”
David further stated that his son had already suffered severe injuries before arriving at Shio’s residence. He also accused certain individuals of attempting to use the incident to harm Shio’s reputation.
The case has drawn significant attention from Liberia’s judicial system, with Shio facing charges including criminal attempt to commit murder, aggravated assault, and felonious restraint related to his alleged role in the assault of Momo David.