Monrovia, Oct. 13 -- A local country doctor has been sentenced to five years in prison for manslaughter following an incident involving traditional gun protection.

By D Franklin Doloquee/ Nimba County

The court found the doctor responsible for the death that occurred during the use of culturally accepted protective measures involving firearms. The sentence highlights the legal consequences of actions even within traditional practices.

The defendant, Madiswon Gaye, widely known as "Dao-Dao," was found responsible for the death of a 32-year-old man due to his actions.

The case drew local attention after Gaye was charged for causing the death through what the court described as negligent traditional practice.

According to reports, the v...