Alleged Killing Of Princess Zuo By A Liberian Man Under The Spotlight
PHOTO: Suspect Bill Jallah
The group, Men Against Rape and Domestic Violence has described as evil and barbaric act allegedly committed by Bill Jallah, Princess Zuo’s killer and has called on state security to ensure that he faces the law to account for his action.
In a statement, MARDV Executive Director, Mark N. Mengonfia said they are heartbroken and in total shock upon hearing that another man had taken the life of a woman again notwithstanding effects by them (MARDV) to help discourage such an act.
“For the lack of better word, his action makes us think that he is mad because to take away someone’s life because the person refused you or ended a relationship with you is total craziness,” Mengonfia said the statement.
The group indicated that already the number of rape and violence cases recorded by the Ministry of Gender has increased with the one just committed by another man placing a more darker cloud on all men.
“The record of rape and domestic violence cases in Liberia is very scarring and it these are acts that are mainly committed by men. That’s why we from MARDV have engaged into advocating, talking with men, boys to distance themselves from rape and violence.”
Giving a record of rape, the group said in 2022 data reveals that Montserrado reported 815 rape cases, followed by Margibi (86) and Bong (83), 2023, the number of rape and violence cases climbed as Montserrado recorded 1,279 cases, Nimba 223, and Margibi 143.
“Also in 2023, reported rape and domestic cases are 3,204 while from January to October 2024, a total of 2,759 rape cases were reported, with Montserrado alone accounting for 1,902 cases, which is 68.7% of reported rape cases nationwide. Why are we men doing this to our women and sisters” the group said.
About MARDV- It was established in 2020 by late journalist, Trogen M. Kiazolu at the time rape and domestic violence cases were on the increase in Liberia and was described by former President, George M. Weah as a national emergency.