MONROVIA: Since the tongue of an 11-month-old child was cruelly sliced in Tienii, Grand Cape Mount County, recently, nobody has been caught for the gruesome act.
Though local authorities have launched an intense investigation into the incident and the identity and location of the perpetrator of the act, nobody has so far been found liable as the innocent victim is experiencing excruciating pains and agony, a local media report said.
The mother of the child, identified as Miatta Kromah, who suffers from hearing problems, according to reports, told local authorities that she was with her son in their room and the little left the room and went outside briefly.
Miatta narrated that few moment later her son came back to her in the room, crying bitterly with blood profusely oozing from his mouth.
According to her, she immediately called her neighbor by sight. The neighbor checked and discovered that the child’s tongue was severely sliced.
Residents of Tienii have expressed grave concern over the brutal and inhume act. They also called on the relevant security forces, and local leaders to promptly investigate the incident which has effectively created fear in the community.
According to some of the residents, when the incident occurred, the mother of the 11-month-old child could not hear the cry of the boy, a situation that made it difficult to trace the doer of the inhumane and vicious act.
Upon understanding what had happened, Miatta, with the help of some neighbors immediately rushed her son to the Sinje Health Center for treatment.
However, the child condition remains critical but stable and as well the medical team at the Sinje Health Center are doing everything possible to ensure that the infant receives the care as required.
Several residents have expressed fear and uncertainty as parents are becoming vigilant about the movement and safety of their children in the county.
Meanwhile, Miatta has launched an SOS called to the public and organizations to assist her with medical and financial support as she cannot afford payment for the treatment of the child.
As the investigations continue, residents of Tienii and the entire Grand Cape Mount are in solidarity with Miatta and her son, hoping that justice will be rendered and the perpetrator would be brought to book and prosecuted.
Communities leaders of Tienii have called on residents to be mindful and vigilant and as well report any suspicious activities to local authorities immediately as the investigations continues.
Writes Linda Gbartie
