A prominent Liberian lawyer and leading figure in the Grebo community, Counsellor Kunkunyon Wleh Teh, has expressed deep sadness over the death of Samuel Gekor, a young Grebo man found dead on a cassava farm near Zwedru, the capital of southeastern Grand Gedeh County. Gekor's body was discovered in the Kanneh area of Electoral District Two after he had been missing for three days. Teh extended condolences to Gekor's family and the wider Grebo community.
Teh, a former student of Bishop Juwel High School in Zwedru, said he has spoken with Gekor's family to offer his condolences and support. He acknowledged the community's grief, fear, and frustration, as well as its legitimate demand for answers. Teh urged residents to remain calm, peaceful, and law-abiding as the search for justice continues.
The Liberia National Police and the Ministry of Justice have been called upon to speed up the investigation into Gekor's death. Teh emphasized the need for the authorities to establish the facts surrounding the disappearance and death, and ensure that anyone found responsible is held accountable under the law. The family and the public deserve timely updates, transparency, and credible answers.
Teh stressed that every Liberian deserves the right to life, safety, and dignity, irrespective of tribe, county, or social standing. He said no family should be left without answers when a loved one dies under troubling circumstances. The community's responsibility at this moment is to stand with the family, promote peace, and demand justice through lawful means.
Teh cautioned against letting grief and anger turn into actions that could endanger lives or deepen divisions. He emphasized that justice must be pursued, truth must prevail, and peace must be preserved. The Grebo community is one of Liberia's major ethnic groups, concentrated largely in the country's southeast.
The circumstances of Gekor's disappearance and death remain unclear. His death has sparked concern and outrage in the community, with many demanding answers and action from the authorities. The investigation is ongoing, and it is unclear what role, if any, the authorities will play in uncovering the truth behind Gekor's death.
Counsellor Teh's call for calm and swift investigation into Gekor's death reflects the concerns of the Grebo community and the wider Liberian public. The case highlights the need for the authorities to ensure justice and accountability for all citizens, particularly in cases of unexplained deaths or disappearances.
Key points
- Counsellor Kunkunyon Wleh Teh calls for calm and swift investigation into Samuel Gekor's death.
- The Liberia National Police and Ministry of Justice have been urged to speed up the investigation.
- The Grebo community demands justice and accountability for Gekor's death.
