By Daniel Kennedy
In a heart-wrenching interview with Democracy Watch Newspaper, Kingstonah Mamai Nyandibo shared the painful story of her survival after enduring sexual abuse and assault—a traumatic experience that has left indelible scars. Through tears, she recounted the terrifying events of May 16, 2013, a day that changed her life forever.
“I was on vacation at my uncle’s house,” Kingstonah began, her voice trembling. “It was just me and the security guard at home that day because my uncle had left for work.”
She recalled watching a movie in the living room when the security guard, Mr. Kermuka J. Yargbawolo, known as Mr. Johnson, entered the room. “He said he wanted to watch movies too, so I decided to go to my bedroom, leaving him in the sitting room,” she said.
Moments later, Kingstonah’s peaceful day took a sinister turn. Mr. Johnson entered her bedroom without warning. “I asked him to leave, but instead, he threatened me,” she said, her voice barely above a whisper. “He told me not to scream or he would kill me. Then, he hit me, and I blacked out.”
When Kingstonah regained consciousness, she found herself battered, bleeding, and deeply traumatized. Hours later, her uncle came home from work and found her lying helplessly on the floor, bruises marking her body. Horrified, he rushed her to the hospital, seeking urgent medical care for his niece.
Following the assault, Kingstonah’s family immediately reported the crime to the police. “The authorities assured us they would take the case seriously and bring Mr. Johnson to justice,” she explained. However, before they could apprehend him, Mr. Johnson fled.
Days later, the police investigation revealed that Mr. Johnson had a history of sexual assault, with at least two pending and compromised cases against him. Tragically, just two days after the assault on Kingstonah, Mr. Johnson took his own life, evading the justice he deserved.
Today, Kingstonah continues to heal from the trauma of that day, courageously sharing her story to shed light on the silent suffering of so many others. Her voice is a testament to the resilience of survivors and a call for stronger protections and accountability in Liberia’s fight against sexual violence.
