By Emmanuel S. Koffa
A seven-year-old girl, identified as Ophelia Nyea, has reportedly gone missing in Belokan, District #1, Grand Kru County.
The lass reportedly went missing on Sunday, November 8.
Her “disappearance” has sparked concern among community residents, as efforts to locate her continue without success.
Her mother, Cecelia Bartti, told investigators that she left her daughter at home, not being aware of how disappeared up to press time without a trace.
Two juveniles, Bestman Gartor, 8, and Abenezzar Blamoh, 9, who were reportedly with Ophelia earlier, said they had gone to the waterside to fish when they noticed the missing child had followed them.
The juveniles explained how Ophelia later walked in an unfamiliar direction.
The two children subsequently returned to the community, and informed Ophelia’s mother about the situation.
The incident has raised concerns among residents of Belokan, particularly over the safety of children in the community.
As the search continues, residents have appealed for collective efforts to help locate the seven-year-old Ophelia Nyea.
