Bill Myers’ body was discovered on January 26 along the Little Wlebo road, reportedly with an ax lying by the body which had cuts on the neck and wrist. Ritualistic killings have been common in Maryland County for decades now.But our sources say no parts were missing from the body after a coronor’s examination.
Bill Myers was a resident of Harper and a motorcyclist who attended the William V. S. Tubman University. Bill was reportedly hired at around 7 pm to transport two men to Little Wlebo, a community some 2 miles from Harper, which used to host refugees from Cote d’Ivoire. His girlfriend is said to have advised Bill to not make the journey because it was too late – and therefore risky – to transport two men on a motorbike. Sources in Harper say the girlfriend even stood in front of the motorbike in protest, but Bill insisted on making the journey – and he did.
Motorcyclists stormed Harper with violent protests, resulting to the closure of schools, markets and businesses in the city. The Administration building, housing the offices of the Superintendent of Maryland County, was besieged by the angry protesters for days, after overpowering the few police officers assigned to the county. Reinforcements of Emergency Response Unit (ERU) officers sent from Zwedru, Grand Gedeh County worked hard to restore calm to the city.
With support from the ministers of Justice and Internal Affairs, the situation has now been put under control.
Meanwhile, Maryland County Superintendent George Prowd has condemned the brutal murder of motorcyclist Myers. He has at the same time assured citizens of the county that all will be done in collaboration with the central government through the Ministry of Justice to ensure that the alleged perpetrators are found, and justice served to the fullest in accordance with the law.
Appearing on Phxis Radio in Harper City recently, the Superintendent called on the distressed motorcyclists to remain peaceful in their quest for justice as police have launched an investigation into the matter, and a team of investigators have been dispatched to Grand KruCounty based on intelligence reports.
The Superintendent indicated that the “ugly situation” has claimed the attention of central government, and called on the youths, women, and motorcyclists to work closely with the police and the county administration in finding the “evil doers.”
He said the motorcyclists have committed themselves to working with the police and have agreed to return to their normal duties in the county. Mr. Prowd has praised the efforts of the women of Harper in convincing the cyclists to return to peace. The superintendent said the women of the county have committed themselves to the restoration of peace and have requested a dialogue with the local authority of the county.