By: Wilfred Duosi
A Liberian student studying in India, identified as Sam Juday, has allegedly been murdered following a dispute that reportedly stemmed from a joke made during a conversation with a Malawian student.
Reports indicate that the incident occurred at Kalinga University in India, where Juday was pursuing a Master’s degree in Business Administration.
According to preliminary information, Juday was allegedly attacked by a group of five South Sudanese nationals after an unwanted joke reportedly offended a Malawian student identified as Faith Mogha, who later reported the matter to her alleged boyfriend.
Speaking to journalist Wilfred Duosi on December 23, 2025, the President of the Association of Liberian Students Studying in India (ALSSI), Joselyn Toomey, expressed deep regret over Juday’s death. She alleged that the Liberian student was brutally assaulted and thrown from the third floor of a building by the suspects, leading to his death.
Toomey disclosed that the Association is actively working with Indian authorities, particularly the police, to ensure justice is served.
She further confirmed that the Association has formally communicated with Liberia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and is awaiting a swift response to support legal proceedings.
Juday was also believed to be the President of the Liberian Students Association at Kalinga University and was nearing completion of his graduate studies at the time of his death.Meanwhile, Indian police have reportedly arrested four individuals, including Faith Mogha, in connection with the incident. Investigations are ongoing.
The Association has called on the Government of Liberia to join its efforts in demanding a thorough and transparent investigation. Discussions are also underway with Juday’s family regarding the possible repatriation of his remains to Liberia for burial.
