Published: February 11, 2025
Monrovia – A suspected thief was brutally beaten after being caught in Congo Town, sparking public outrage and a police investigation into the alleged assault. The victim, Momoh Davis, suffered severe injuries, including a deep head wound, after security officers and unidentified individuals reportedly took matters into their own hands.
According to reports, Davis and an unidentified accomplice, known only as Jerry, attempted to steal solar panels from a fenced property opposite LC Lawson on January 13, 2025. When security personnel from Pilot Security Company spotted them, the two tried to flee. Jerry managed to escape, but Davis was captured near a swamp close to the Chinese Embassy.
What happened next remains the center of controversy. Security officers allegedly subjected Davis to a severe beating before parading him to the main road, where his father, Abraham Davis, encountered the scene. Shocked by his son’s injuries—including a deep gash on his head—Abraham Davis asked what had happened. Momoh Davis reportedly responded, “I was stealing wire last night at another location, and the people there beat me. That’s how I got these marks.”
Rather than immediately turning him over to the police, the security officers and Abraham Davis took Davis to the compound of a businessman known as “Chinese Michael” on Congo Town Back Road, seeking transportation. “Chinese Michael” provided a vehicle for security officers to take him to the police station, but officers there instructed that he first receive medical treatment due to the severity of his wounds. While being transported to the hospital, Davis reportedly escaped near the Ministry Complex.
For 26 days, from January 13 to February 6, Davis did not report the assault to the police. However, on February 7, the White House community sent a letter to “Chinese Michael,” raising concerns over “the life of a resident.” Community members later met with a representative of “Chinese Michael,” insisting that he personally address the matter, warning that failure to do so could lead to protests and media attention.
In response, “Chinese Michael” reported the matter to the Liberia National Police’s R13 unit at Zone 3, prompting officers to visit ELWA Hospital, where Davis was receiving treatment. This brought the case into the public spotlight.
The police have since launched an investigation, summoning 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 their statements.
Discussion about this post