25/11/2025
Todee District Shaken as Man Allegedly Kills Wife During Dispute Over Mobile Phone
A heartbreaking incident has rocked Todee Statutory District after a 41-year-old man allegedly killed his wife during an argument over a mobile phone in Mission Third Town on November 23.
According to Town Chief John Sackie, the suspect, Abraham Mator, had just returned from Kakata around 7 p.m. when neighbors heard commotion coming from his house. When they rushed over, they reportedly found Esther David lying unconscious on the floor.
Witnesses say the couple got into a tussle after Mator refused to let Esther make a phone call, triggering a fight during which she collapsed, with fluid seen coming from her mouth. She later died.
Community members disclosed that the suspect had a history of abusing his wife, who had recently undergone a major surgical procedure. She leaves behind a two-month-old baby.
After the incident, the Town Chief and Mator’s brother led the suspect into the nearby bush before turning him over to police. He was initially taken to Nyehn Station and later transferred to Careysburg for further investigation.
Residents have raised concerns that officers had not visited the crime scene nearly a full day after the incident, despite detaining the suspect.
Family members of the deceased are demanding an autopsy to determine the exact cause of death. Meanwhile, the body remains in Mission Third Town, creating health concerns as it begins to emit odor.
Tubmanville Commissioner Arzata Flomo condemned the killing, calling it “devastating,” especially given that the victim was a young mother still recovering from surgery. She criticized the police for their delayed response to the scene.
Commissioner Flomo commended the community watch team for their role in capturing the suspect but lamented that the township, with a population of more than 10,000, has no assigned police officers and relies on unpaid volunteers for security.
She appealed to the Inspector General of Police to urgently deploy officers to Todee District amid growing insecurity and community unrest.
Residents remain fearful and mournful over the death of Esther David as demands for justice and a stronger police presence across rural Montserrado continue to grow.