A 50-year-old man has suffered severe burn after a woman is alleged to have poured hot water on him for reasons yet to be established.
By Patrick N. Mensah, Maryland County
PLEEBO, Maryland County; August 4, 2025 – A 50-year-old man identified as Francis Nyemah, is in critical condition at JJ Dossen Referral Hospital in Harper City, Maryland County, after he was allegedly attacked with boiled water by a woman identified as Mercy Geekor.
The incident occurred on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, in New Pleebo Community, Pleebo City, Maryland County.
Narrating the ordeal from his sick bed, Victim Nyemah said, the situation occurred following his return from the farm and decided to question his kids for not preparing food, but Suspect Mercy Geekor quickly interrupted, accusing him of making noise.
“So, I told her, ‘Your house is far from here. You’re just passing by and saying I’m making noise? I’m talking to my children; please pass,” Mr. Nyemah explained.
According to him, he thought the suspect might have left, but she allegedly hid in a nearby kitchen tent, and while he was going behind his house to use the bathroom, she reportedly poured boiling water from the fire on him.
He said the situation left him speechless and was later rushed to the Pleebo Health Center, but due to his critical condition, doctors referred him to the JJ Dossen Referral Hospital in Harper.
His wife, Lucia Nyemah, has expressed worry and shock over the attack, stating that her husband had not had any prior conflict with the suspect before the incident.
“My husband had no confusion with anyone. I was shocked when this happened,” Madam Nyemah lamented.
She called on humanitarians and the public for financial support to cover her husband’s rising medical bills, adding that her husband’s condition is getting worse daily and she doesn’t have money to cover his treatment.
The Chairman of the New Pleebo Community, Bill Kamara, disclosed to reporters that Suspect Mercy Geekor fled the scene following the alleged assault, but community watch forum has launched a manhunt for her, promising to apprehend and turn her over to the Liberia National Police for investigation.
He noted that efforts are ongoing to engage the suspect’s family, though they are reportedly unable to assist the victim financially.
Victim Nyemah’s condition is said to be worsening, heightening concerns for his survival without immediate specialized care due to complications.
The Liberia National Police Maryland Detachment in Pleebo has launched a search for the suspect and promised to properly investigate the matter.
Citizens in the area are calling for swift justice and increased community policing to prevent a repeat of such violence. Editing by Jonathan Browne
