In a tragic incident Patrolman Elton Bahn of the Liberia National Police (LNP) succumbed to severe injuries sustained during a dispute with fellow officer Jeremiah Takpor over a single chicken foot. Bahn’s death was confirmed by family members early this morning at the John F. Kennedy Memorial Hospital, where he had been transferred from Karnplay City, Nimba County, for advanced medical care.
The altercation between Bahn and Takpor, an officer from the Police Support Unit (PSU), erupted when Patrolman Bahn expressed frustration over what he perceived as Takpor’s excessive behavior while eating their shared meal. According to eyewitness accounts, Takpor had taken the only chicken foot from the dish they were sharing, intending to eat it. This act led Bahn to snatch the chicken foot back from Takpor, sparking an intense argument that escalated into a physical altercation.
A viral video captured the shocking scene as the officers engaged in a brutal fight, ultimately leaving Bahn with a broken spinal cord among other injuries. The incident has raised concerns about conduct and discipline within the police force, particularly as Bahn’s injuries proved fatal.
Following Bahn’s death, PSU Officer Jeremiah Takpor has been taken into custody at the Liberia National Police headquarters. He now faces an investigation into the incident, which has cast a somber light on issues of training, discipline, and the working conditions of Liberia’s police officers.
