MARYLAND: A twenty seven (27) years old man identified as Francis Wesseh was seen severely wounded multiple times on his body in Pleebo City, Maryland County.
It has been alleged that the act was carried out by a man believed to be Benedict Swen, a resident of Zone #7 Community in the City.
The incident which occurred during the afternoon hours of July 23,2024, drew the attention of community dwellers, Watch Forum, local authorities and the Liberia National Police.
Victim Wesseh speaking to Journalists at his resident alleged that suspect Benedict Swen have always being in the habit of using threatening remarks at him. “We will see who u meet in the community.” He alleged.
The victim also narrated that Swen was previously taken to Gedetarbo Magistrate Court for constantly randering threatening remarks on him, but was always released.
“I’m a business man I was serving customers and later find my seat. While in conversation with them, he came from the opposite direction and chopped me with a cutlass. Benedict Swen always telling me that I am the one who voice he can hear in his phone every where he goes” he stressed.
Eyes witnesses told ERA News that, the actual circumstances surrounding the brutal acts on Francis Wesseh remain unclear.
Following the alleged brutality, suspect Swen was arrested by the Liberia National Police.
Upon his statement to the Police, suspect Swen is expected to be send to court.
Meanwhile, Francis Wesseh was earlier admitted at the Pleebo Health Center to seek medications but was the same day later discharged.
As it stands, the condition of the victim is becoming serious and need sufficient attentions to be provided by health authorities.