MONROVIA – The Liberia National Police (LNP) on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, formally charged a 30-year-old woman, Annie Kollie, with manslaughter in connection with the death of her fiancé, Mitchel Nowah, following a violent domestic altercation in the New Israel Community, Brewerville.
According to police records, Kollie, a Guinean national residing in the area, was arrested on April 13, 2026, a day after the incident. She is accused of unlawfully causing Nowah’s death during a confrontation inside their shared residence.
Providing details of the incident, the LNP stated that the altercation occurred late Sunday night, April 12, 2026, when Nowah reportedly returned home and attempted to enter a bedroom where Kollie had been sleeping separately for several weeks amid ongoing domestic tensions.
Police say the situation escalated when Kollie refused him entry. “The deceased allegedly forced his way into the room and pulled the suspect by the hair, which led to a physical struggle between the two,” the LNP noted in its findings.
During the confrontation, investigators say Kollie allegedly seized a stone and struck Nowah multiple times, targeting his neck and the back of his head. The blows reportedly rendered him unconscious.
He was later rushed to Redemption Hospital, where medical personnel pronounced him dead on arrival.
The LNP disclosed that preliminary investigations point to a history of domestic disputes between the couple, including claims of habitual alcohol use and alleged violence by the deceased. These circumstances, police say, reportedly led Kollie to relocate to a separate bedroom within the home prior to the incident.
At the time of the incident, the couple was living together with four children, adding another layer of concern to what authorities describe as a tragic domestic situation.
“Following a thorough review of witness statements and available evidence, investigators established that the suspect’s actions directly led to the victim’s death,” the LNP stated.
Kollie has since been charged under the manslaughter provisions of the Revised Penal Code of the Republic of Liberia and is expected to face prosecution in accordance with the law.
The police emphasized their continued commitment to investigating domestic violence cases and ensuring accountability, while urging the public to seek peaceful means of resolving disputes to prevent similar tragedies.
