The Harris family is urgently calling on authorities to investigate the baffling disappearance of their son, Saah Harris, an Armed Forces of Liberia (AFL) soldier who mysteriously vanished from the 14 Military Hospital on November 10, 2024. In a series of heartfelt letters addressed to key government officials—including Major General Geraldine George, Minister of Defense; President Joseph Nyuma Boakai; and Cllr. T. Dempster Brown, Chairperson of the Human Rights Commission—the family reveals that Saah was admitted to the hospital for treatment of malaria and typhoid. However, what should have been a routine medical stay has turned into a perplexing nightmare.
Despite numerous meetings with Major General Davidson F. Forleh and Major Salic, the family has been left in the dark regarding Saah’s whereabouts. They recount a rather unsettling encounter where Major General Forleh presented them with a seven-second video clip showing Saah attempting to walk out of the hospital. However, the family remains skeptical about the circumstances of his disappearance, especially considering the hospital’s security protocols. After all, how does a soldier simply stroll out of a military hospital without anyone noticing?
The Harris family is demanding a swift investigation into Saah’s disappearance and justice for their son. They have reached out to various government officials, but so far, their pleas have gone unanswered, leaving them feeling like they’re shouting into a void. Adding to the intrigue, unconfirmed reports suggest that Saah was on the verge of receiving 80,000 united states dollars in medical benefits due to bullet wounds he sustained while serving in a peacekeeping mission in Mali. Coincidence? The family certainly thinks not.
This troubling incident is not an isolated case. Reports of suspicious deaths within the security sector have surfaced since the Joe Boakai-led government took office in 2024. One such case involves Sergeant Bobby Manndeh, another, a soldier in the Armed Forces of Liberia, reportedly took a tragic turn on May 30, 2024, when he allegedly shot himself while on guard duty at the EBK Barracks in Margibi. The Liberia National Police and AFL promptly launched an investigation, concluding that Manndeh’s death was a suicide. However, skepticism looms large, as many question the investigation’s integrity, citing inconsistencies and a notable lack of transparency. Manndeh was no ordinary soldier; he was a dedicated and disciplined member of the AFL since his enlistment in 2007. His commitment to service took him all the way to the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali, where he served from 2022 to 2023. With such a commendable record, it’s no wonder that whispers of doubt surround the circumstances of his untimely demise. In a case that has more twists than a suspense novel, the truth remains elusive, leaving many to wonder: was it really a tragic end, or is there more to this story than meets the eye?
