Monrovia, Feb. 12 -- A suspected thief, Momoh Davis, was brutally beaten after his arrest in Congo Town, sparking public outrage and prompting a police investigation into the alleged assault. Davis sustained severe injuries-including a deep head wound-after security officers and unidentified individuals reportedly took matters into their own hands.

On January 13, 2025, Davis and an unidentified accomplice, known only as Jerry, attempted to steal solar panels from a fenced property opposite LC Lawson. Security personnel from Pilot Security Company spotted the pair as they attempted to flee. While Jerry managed to escape, Davis was apprehended near a swamp close to the Chinese Embassy.

Controversy immediately followed Davis's capture. Rep...