IPNEWS: Monrovia, Liberia: Growing public concerns have emerged over the circumstances surrounding a tragic fire incident in Duport Road’s Shara Community that claimed the lives of five family members. Several citizens, including activist Hassan Fadiga and advocate Princess Davis, are calling on authorities to conduct a full-scale investigation to determine the true cause of the deaths.
According to reports, although the blaze allegedly reduced the structure and belongings to ashes, the bodies of the deceased were discovered without visible burn marks a puzzling detail that has triggered widespread speculation.
Princess Davis, a citizen advocate, expressed strong doubts about the official handling of the incident, raising questions that she believes demand urgent answers.
“How is it possible that five people died in a fire, with the house burning to ashes and the furniture and belongings being completely destroyed, yet the victims themselves had no visible burn marks?” Davis questioned.
“Their bodies were recognizable, and all body parts appeared intact. This raises serious questions. I fully support calls for an investigation by both the police and the Fire Service to determine the true cause of the tragic deaths. If the deaths were due to natural causes, let that be established through a thorough investigation.”
Similarly, concerned advocate and community leader Hassan Fadiga revealed that he has been receiving numerous calls from residents seeking clarity on what exactly happened. He stressed that standard investigative procedures appear to have been ignored.
“I would like to know whether an arson investigation has been conducted. Has an autopsy been performed to determine the precise cause of death?” Fadiga asked.
“If not, what was the rationale for proceeding with the burial of the victims before conducting an autopsy?”
He further emphasized that questioning key individuals including the surviving spouse is a normal part of any probe and should not be viewed as an accusation.
“Sometimes, investigations may be misdirected; at times, an incident may be purely tragic; in other cases, it could be a premeditated act of murder,” Fadiga noted.
“The police have a responsibility to provide the family and the public with clarity and closure.”
Both Fadiga and Davis are urging the Liberia National Police and the National Fire Service to reopen the case and carry out an impartial forensic examination, stating that the public deserves answers and accountability.
Meanwhile, community members continue to mourn the deceased while hoping that a transparent investigation will help bring closure to the grieving family. By: Andrew B Weah. 0770637216/0886429103. andrewbweah@gmail.com
