As a result of intense mob violence in Grand Kru County, a man was attacked; burned for saying no or refusing to play drum at an occasion. The victim was nearly killed in the process.
A shocking act of violence has left a 52-year-old man battling for recovery after he was brutally beaten, and set on fire for refusing to play a drum during a gathering in Wilsonville, Trehn District, Grand Kru County.
The April 24 incident has triggered widespread concern over mob violence and the use of force over cultural disagreements.
The victim, identified as Sunday Dorbor, said, he declined to participate “because I was exhausted.)
“I told them I was sleepy and needed to rest, but they did not listen.”
Borbor recounted his ordeal, which he described how a simple refusal quickly turned into a violent confrontation.
According to Dorbor, his response was taken as disrespect by a group of young men believed to be members of a local society.
“They said, I was disrespecting them, and that is when everything changed or the worst.”
Borbor alleged that the situation escalated after one individual ordered the men to attacked him.
“One of them told the others to beat me, and they all came on me at once.”
The victim stated that he was severely beaten and left defenseless before the violence worsened.
“I had no strength left. I was on the ground when they continuedly attacked me.”
Dorbor also recounted the most disturbing part of the ordeal, saying: “The attackers attempted to set me on fire. They burned me on my back. I never expected to survive at that moment.”
Officers of the Liberia National Police have since responded to the incident, and launched an investigation.
Authorities confirmed that two suspects are in custody, and have reportedly admitted their involvement, while the ringleader remains on the run.
Dorbor is currently receiving medical treatment at a nearby health facility.
The case has sparked renewed concern over mob violence, and community justice practices, with calls for authorities to ensure full accountability.
Source Z. Benjamin Keibah/knewsonline.com