Buchanan, Grand Bassa County – The Liberian National Police says it has now arrested up to 18 persons believed to be linked to the violent protest that occurred in the Port City of Buchanan, Grand Bassa County over the weekend. Top officers of the Liberian National Police were seen in the port city of Buchanan early Sunday morning, January 8 investigating the mysterious death of an 18-year-old girl which sparked violent riot from angry residents. The lifeless body of Siah Tamba alias Princess was discovered in the Sugar Cane Farm community Friday morning by community dwellers. This prompted angry residents to go amuck, storming the city in violent protest – demanding the Police to arrest the culprits. Following the arrest of the unidentified man who reportedly confessed to the crime, the protesters then stormed the LNP headquarters on the Fairgrounds in Buchanan City, demanding mob justice.

Source: Front Page Africa January 11, 2017 01:29 UTC