Monrovia, Liberia — Former Deputy Director for Operations at the National Security Agency (NSA), Oldman Sam Sayon, has strongly condemned the recent outbreak of mob violence in Johnsonville, calling it “a dangerous sign of growing lawlessness” and urging government intervention.
Appearing on the OK Morning Rush radio program, Sayon said the attack and killing of a man accused of stealing a motorcycle was “totally out of order,” emphasizing that no citizen has the right to take the law into their own hands.
“This kind of behavior discourages investors and undermines public trust in the justice system,” he warned.
Eyewitnesses say a mob beat the victim to death before police could intervene, with disturbing footage of the incident circulating on social media.
Police have since arrested a suspect known as “Alaba”, alleged ringleader of a gang linked to a string of robberies and motorbike thefts across Monrovia. The suspect was reportedly armed with cutlasses and firearms at the time of his arrest.
Sayon urged citizens to allow the police and courts to handle justice, warning that mob actions only fuel cycles of violence.
Residents of Johnsonville are meanwhile calling for stronger security patrols and community engagement to restore safety and public confidence.
