A chilling incident unfolded in Nimba County, Liberia, where Senator Samuel G. Kogar narrowly averted what he believes was a spiritually orchestrated assassination attempt. The alleged assailant, a Guinean national identified as Diasielay, was apprehended on a Monday night after reportedly infiltrating the Senator’s Ganta residence. Disturbingly, Diasielay was not armed with conventional weapons, but allegedly intended to carry out the assassination through a simple touch, empowered by traditional spiritual practices.
The events leading up to the arrest were fraught with unsettling occurrences. Senator Kogar recounted Diasielay’s persistent presence around his community in the days prior to the incident. Each time the suspect inquired about the Senator’s whereabouts, he was informed of the Senator’s absence. However, Diasielay’s continued loitering, coupled with the discovery of a bag he had stashed in the nearby bush, raised suspicion among residents. The situation escalated when Diasielay was observed outside the Senator’s compound, engaging in the peculiar act of repeatedly pressing his feet into the sand. Despite being instructed to leave, he boldly entered the compound and confronted the Senator directly.
The confrontation took a bizarre turn when, upon being questioned about his purpose, Diasielay produced a red seed, resembling an apple, claiming it held the name of the person he sought. This cryptic response, coupled with the suspect’s evasive behavior, solidified the Senator’s concerns. A search of Diasielay’s belongings revealed a disturbing collection of items, including animal heads and other paraphernalia. Among these items was a marble, which, according to a local herbalist consulted by the Senator, served as a spiritual tool capable of capturing a person’s image and spirit.
The most alarming revelation emerged during police interrogation, where Diasielay allegedly confessed to his mission of assassinating Senator Kogar, not through physical force, but through a mere touch. This chilling confession, claiming that physical contact alone would have sufficed to accomplish his objective, added another layer of complexity to the already unsettling situation. The suspect’s alleged reliance on spiritual means to carry out the assassination attempt underscores the deeply ingrained belief in traditional practices within the region.
Diasielay, who reportedly possesses no formal identification or known record, was initially detained by the Liberia National Police (LNP) Nimba Detachment before being transferred to the Ministry of Internal Affairs’ Bureau of Customs and Cultural Affairs in Sanniquellie, Nimba County. This transfer reflects the unique nature of the alleged crime and the need for specialized expertise in traditional practices to thoroughly investigate the incident. Chief Herbalist Leroy Gborley, along with other traditional authorities, are now involved in the investigation, highlighting the intersection of traditional beliefs and the formal legal system in addressing this unusual case.
The Senator further alleges that during the interrogation, Diasielay implicated three individuals, two men and a woman, as the masterminds behind the alleged spiritual assassination plot. This revelation has broadened the scope of the investigation, as authorities now strive to identify and apprehend these individuals. The motive behind the alleged plot remains unclear, adding another layer of intrigue to the ongoing investigation. The authorities are actively working to uncover the truth behind this disturbing incident and bring all those involved to justice. The incident underscores the complex interplay of traditional beliefs and modern society in Liberia, and the potential for these beliefs to be manipulated for nefarious purposes.
