IPNEWS: Several Liberians including former LDEA Deputy Director Hassan Fadiga, have expressed disenchantment over delays in the investigation of the fire incident which killed five people in the Duport road community.
Fadiga stated that the Tragedy in Du-port Road, Shara community -a search for answers. I have received numerous calls and messages regarding the tragic fire that resulted in the loss of five lives in the Duport Road Shara community.
“At present, I do not have all the details. However, I would like to know whether an
arson investigation has been conducted. Has an autopsy been performed to determine the precise cause of death?
If not, what was the rationale for proceeding with the burial of the victims before conducting an autopsy?” Hassan Fadia stated.
Another resident of the Duport community, Princess Davis stated that it is standard practice to interview or question the spouse in such cases. I must emphasize that questioning the husband should not be misconstrued as an implication of guilt or an accusatory measure. It is essential to determine
whether there were any marital issues. These are among the questions I seek answers to.
Sometimes, investigations may be misdirected; at times, an incident may be purely tragic; in other cases, it could be a premeditated act of murder. The police have a responsibility to provide the family and the public with clarity and closure. Regrettably, I am unable to provide all the answers at this moment. The answers to these questions would form a valuable starting point.
“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? 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 in the recent Duport Road fire. If the deaths were due to natural causes, let that be established through a thorough investigation.” Princes Davies told IPNEWS.
