Ex-Marine Impersonator Allegedly Threatens Chinese Miners in Grand Bassa
On March 19, 2025, a man claiming to be an ex-Marine allegedly took Chinese miners hostage at gunpoint in Grand Bassa District. The suspect fled before police arrival, prompting Superintendent Karyou Johnson to initiate an investigation. Local residents are concerned about their safety, while the miners were reported unharmed. Authorities are urging anyone with information to assist in the inquiry.
On March 19, 2025, an alarming incident transpired in Grand Bassa District, where an individual claiming to be a former U.S. Marine allegedly held a group of Chinese miners at gunpoint. Eyewitnesses reported that the suspect arrived in an American vehicle, threatened the miners, and restrained them with ropes while brandishing a firearm. This unsettling occurrence was reported around 7:00 PM in the Mat House Community.
In response to the situation, Grand Bassa Superintendent Karyou Johnson quickly mobilized a police team from the Grand Bassa Police Detachment to the scene. Unfortunately, they arrived only to find that the suspect had already fled the area, avoiding apprehension by authorities. The motive behind the suspect’s actions remains unknown; however, Superintendent Johnson indicated that the investigation would be of utmost priority.
Superintendent Johnson has prompted the Liberia National Police to conduct an immediate investigation to locate the suspect and bring him to justice. The incident has raised alarm among local residents regarding the safety of foreign workers in the region and prompted discussions on enhancing security measures at mining sites. Fortunately, the Chinese miners were reported unharmed amid the incident.
The Superintendent has encouraged anyone with relevant information to assist in the investigation, emphasizing the authorities’ commitment to ensuring justice and maintaining safety within the Grand Bassa District. As the investigation unfolds, the community remains on high alert regarding the implications of such acts of violence against foreign workers.
The incident involving a man claiming to be a former U.S. Marine who threatened Chinese miners at gunpoint has raised serious concerns about safety in Grand Bassa District. With the suspect at large, Superintendent Karyou Johnson has called for a rapid investigation while assuring the community that measures will be taken to protect foreign workers. The unharmed state of the miners offers some relief, but the lack of clarity surrounding the suspect’s motives necessitates swift action from law enforcement authorities.
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