By: Abraham K. Kollie
A 28-year-old woman, Naomi Dorbor has been formally charged with manslaughter by the Liberia National Police (LNP) in Margibi County following an altercation that left 29-year-old George N. Yango unconscious.
According to police reports, the incident occurred on Saturday May 24, 2025, at Dorbor’s residence in Pratt Farm, Weala. Police responded to a distress call from Inspector James W. Flomo, the head of the Weala Police Detachment.
The LNP’s preliminary investigation indicates that Yango allegedly entered Dorbor’s home uninvited. Dorbor, in her statement, explained that she and Yango had been involved in a past romantic relationship, which had ended amidst ongoing disputes spanning six months. On the night of the incident, Dorbor claimed that Yango refused to leave her premises and became physically aggressive.
She told police that during an attempt to remove him from her home, Yango choked her and pushed her against a wall. In what she described as an act of self-defense, Dorbor admitted to striking Yango with a short wooden plank (2×4), causing him to collapse.Dorbor was apprehended by community members before she could report the incident.
Authorities arrived shortly afterward, and Inspector Flomo and his team took her into custody for further investigation.The case has sparked mixed reactions within the local community.
Some residents have expressed sympathy toward Dorbor, citing her right to defend herself. Others have questioned whether the use of force was proportional and called for a broader dialogue on violence and justice in domestic disputes.
Legal analysts suggest that the outcome of the case will depend on key factors, including whether Dorbor’s response was a reasonable act of self-defense and the severity of the altercation that led to Yango’s injuries.
With domestic violence and women’s rights gaining increased attention in Liberia, this case could set a precedent for how similar incidents are addressed legally and socially.Community leaders, including Clan Chief Edwin Naymiah of the Wormaqualleh Clan, have urged residents to remain calm and avoid escalating tensions.
At the same time, there is growing concern over rising instances of mob justice in Margibi County. Local authorities are advocating for enhanced community education on conflict resolution and non-violent approaches to dispute management.
The investigation remains ongoing, and the public awaits further updates from the Liberia National Police and judicial authorities.
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