By Emmanuel Koffa
In Grand Kru County, Gissaken Community, five persons have been arrested in connection with the death of one male ‘Zogo’ or a disadvantage youth.
The deceased, identified as Nathaniel Senyon, was discovered lying unconscious in Gissaken after reportedly taken weeds.
He was later pronounced dead at the Buah Geeken Health Center, according to police report.
Predicated upon the initial information, a team of investigators from the Liberia National Police (LNP), responded to the scene, but noticed that the late Senyon had reportedly consumed narcotics associated substance beyond his limit.
During the preliminary probe, five persons were arrested in connection with the incident.
Those taken into custody have been identified as Mathew Doe, 32; Junior Weah, 26; Abraham Senyon, 22; Decontee Senyon, 25; and Rose Toe, 47, all Liberians and residents of the same community.
According to the Criminal Services Division (CSD) of the LNP, the suspects were informed of their constitutional rights and subsequently interrogated.
During questioning, suspect Mathew Doe said on October 28, 2025, at approximately 7:00 p.m., the deceased, Nathaniel Senyon, met with him and provided L$1,000.
He explained that they both proceeded to Buah Geeken to purchase four wraps of a substance known locally as “Kush” and a mixture called “Spark and Die” from an individual identified as Candy Jar.
LNP investigation details that after purchasing the drugs, the two men reportedly went back to Gissaken, where they were joined by Junior Weah, Abraham Senyon, and Decontee Senyon to consume the substances.
While smoking, the deceased reportedly complained of feeling weak, prompting the group to buy him a can of 3X Energy drink, which he drank before continuing to smoke.
The report furthered that moments later, Nathaniel reportedly became weak again, which prompted the group to take him home, but his condition worsened, leading them to rush him to the Buah Geeken Health Center, where medical staff pronounced him dead on arrival.