Liberia: Issakaba Boys Reigns Terror on Monrovia
J. Cholo Brooks


Senior Staff Writer
Sep 4, 2006

Residents of Monrovia are in constant fear despite the heavy presence of soldiers of the United Nations Mission in Liberia (UNMIL), which is clothed with the authority to mend security in the country.

Criminal gang, calling itself Issakaba Boys are on a nightly basis terrorizing residents of Monrovia and its suburbs, the situation which has created serious concerns amongst the entire population of the city.

Reports of armed robberies and killings in Monrovia and its surrounding areas have increased in recent weeks, leaving most residents to rush to their homes at early hours after their day's work.

Nearly two to three incidents of armed robberies occurred daily in the city, despite police regular night patrol in the city.

Some of the victims who spoke to our Correspondent called on the National Government to do something about this ugly situation, "we are in fear every night, due to threats imposed by these criminals. Government must come out to safe our lives", a resident of the Paynesville Community who few days ago felt prey to these criminals said.

These residents are also calling on UNMIL to do something about this, " UNMIL must come to our rescue to safe our lives," a resident of Sinkor who spoke to our Correspondent in tears said.