Liberia: Chief Arrested for Rape

Police in Karnplay, electoral district#3, Nimba County have arrested and charged a former Town Chief of Zorgbarplay for alleged rape. According to police charged sheet, suspect Thomas Yankay has been charged with rape and sent to the Karnplay Magisterial County.

Eyewitness told this paper that the victim was receiving medication at a health center when the suspect allegedly entered the premises and committed the act. Suspect Thomas Yankay served as Town Chief for Zorgbarplay for over 10 years.

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