A devastating domestic incident unfolded in Mission Town, Todee Statutory District on November 23, 2025, when a 41-year-old Abraham Mator allegedly killed his wife, Esther David.
The incident happened during a dispute over a cell phone.
The incident has sent shockwaves through the community, highlighting concerns over domestic violence and local security.
Town Chief John Sackie told reporters that Mator had returned from Kakata, in Margibi County, around 7 p.m.
Shortly after, neighbors heard a commotion from the couple’s home.
When they rushed to investigate, residents discovered Esther David lying lifeless on the floor in a pool of blood.
According to eyewitnesses, the altercation began when Mator denied his wife permission to make a phone call, leading to a struggle that ended tragically with her collapse and subsequent death.
Community members said Mator had a documented history of domestic violence against his wife.
The deceased, a young mother who had recently undergone major surgery, is survived by a two-month-old infant, intensifying the sense of tragedy and grief within the neighborhood.
Following the incident, Town Chief Sackie, assisted by the suspect’s brother, apprehended Mator in a nearby wooded area and handed him over to the police.
The suspect was initially detained at Nyehn Station before being transferred to Careysburg for further questioning.
Ester’s remains is at Mission Third Town, raising health concerns among residents due to the odor emanating from the site.
Commissioner Arzata Flomo of Tubmanville, described the killing as “heartbreaking,” particularly the victim being a young mother still recovering from surgery.
The Todee District incident has sparked broader discussions on the urgent need for government attention to rural security and the protection of vulnerable citizens.
Source: smartnewsliberia.com