Liberia charges seven people over attack on police officer in Sinkor
Officer Sedeke K. Kammara reportedly lost use of an eye and had his radio, cap and US$150 taken during the assault
The Liberia National Police has arrested seven people and sent them to court over the alleged assault of a police officer and obstruction of officers in Sinkor, Monrovia. The suspects are Yokie Johnson, Rachel Johnson, Obediah Yorkor, Anthony Hallie, Spencil Z. Gaye, Prince Sackie and Harris Clomo.
The police said Officer Sedeke K. Kammara was attacked by a group from the beachside while responding to a situation on 26th Street, behind ERA Supermarket, on Thursday, November 12. Two officers of the Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency were with him but reportedly left the scene during the confrontation. The attackers allegedly injured his right eye and took his police-issued radio, face cap and US$150 in cash.
The seven face charges of aggravated assault, hindering law enforcement, physical obstruction of government functions, theft of property and disorderly conduct under Liberia's Revised Penal Law. The suspects are presumed innocent until the prosecution proves the allegations in court. The police condemned attacks on officers and said those suspected of breaking the law will be held accountable.
Why it mattersOfficer Kammara reportedly lost a police radio and US$150 in the attack and must now face the court case against the seven suspects.