By: Shallon S. Gonlor |
shallonsgonlor@gmail.com
NIMBA COUNTY, Liberia — Three defendants, George Armah, Darlington Weah, and Prince P. Korto, have been arrested and forwarded to court in connection with the alleged murder of Ronell Lebana Gewh in Bank Quarter, Yekepa City, Nimba County.
According to a writ of arrest issued by the Sanniquellie City Magisterial Court, Defendant George Armah is charged with rape and murder, while Co-defendants Darlington Weah and Prince P. Korto are charged as accessories or accomplices. The charges stem from an incident on October 9, 2025, when Ronell Lebana Gewh’s lifeless body was discovered in George Armah’s room. She was last seen at “Place to Be,” an entertainment spot, where she met George Armah, who took her home.
The court’s writ, issued on October 15, 2025, alleges that George Armah intentionally took the young woman to his room, where she was killed after sexual intercourse. The document also states that co-defendants, Prince P. Korto and Darlington Weah were informed about the killing but failed to report it to the authorities, making them accessories or accomplices. The defendants were charged under Sections 14.70, 14.1, and 3.1 of the New Penal Code of Liberia and are currently being held at the Sanniquellie Central Prison awaiting trial at the 8th Judicial Circuit Court.
Meanwhile, the family of the late Ronell Lebana Gewh is seeking fairness and transparency in the judiciary, calling for justice to be served for their loved one.
The family of the late Ronell Lebana Gewh is outraged and demanding justice for her untimely demise.
Ronell’s mother, Irene Garpeh, and uncle, Luther Garpeh, expressed their grief and concerns to the media — calling for a fair and transparent judicial process.
“We want the Liberian Government, through the Judicial Branch, to ensure that justice is served for our loved one,” Irene Garpeh emphasized, her voice filled with emotion. “We believe that a thorough investigation will reveal the truth behind Ronell’s tragic death.” The family refuted speculation that Ronell was a sex worker, describing her as an obedient and home-loving child. According to her mother, Ronell was a responsible young woman who prioritized her home life.
Madam Irene Garpeh recounted the last time she saw her daughter alive. “On Saturday, she cooked at home after working. Later, she told me she was going to buy a SIM card for her new phone. At 4 pm, she left the house and didn’t come back. It was concerning because my daughter doesn’t sleep out without informing me,” she stated. Irene’s voice trembled as she continued, “I couldn’t hear a call from my daughter until Sunday up to Monday, when I received the devastating news of her death in a boy’s room. The news shocked me and broke me down.”
The family is still grappling with the pain of losing their loved one. Mother Irene Garpeh also described her daughter’s habits, saying, “Ronell drinks alcohol, but she goes home safely and normally. She doesn’t take drugs or harmful substances.” The family hopes that the investigation will uncover the circumstances surrounding Ronell’s death and bring her murderer to justice they seek. As the family mourns their loss, they urge the authorities to leave no stone unturned in investigating Ronell’s death — demanding transparency and accountability to ensure that justice is served.
Case Reporting History
Emmanuel Dipah, a resident of Bank Quarter in Yekepa, Nimba County on October 9, 2025, informed the police via phone about a foul odor in a closed-door neighbor’s house a few days ago. , the community members decide to carry on the cleaning up-campaign and at the same time check for the cause of the odor. That, people checked in the house’s ceiling, but did not see anything until fortunately for him, Emmanuel Dipah discovered that the odor was coming from the now suspect, George Armah’s bedroom.
That, the house belongs to Ma. Teahkpa Dahn, 63 years old, and grandma to the suspect. That, due to the fear of reprisal, the suspect was immediately rushed to Sanniquellie for safety. That, the first-hand information gathered from the suspect is that he took the now victim from an entertainment center called ” Place To Be” in Yekepa at about 1:00am to his bedroom and had sex with her that morning.
That, during the daytime, the victim was still lying in the same position without exchanging conversation.
That, the suspect further narrated that he left the victim in the room and returned, yet she was still in the same position. That, he informed two of his friends, Prince P. Korto, and Darlington Weah about what was going on, but their responses were “my man, that’s trouble there.” That, from there, he decided to keep it to himself for secret burial until the community discovered.
