A young Liberian woman has sparked widespread public concern after sharing a heartbreaking account of alleged physical abuse by her own brother, claiming the violence began when she was just 11 years old and has continued into adulthood without intervention from either family members or authorities.
In an emotional statement posted on social media, the woman explained that she had long avoided bringing her personal struggles online because of the mixed reactions and criticism often associated with public disclosures. However, she said she felt compelled to speak out after repeated attempts to seek help allegedly failed.
“When I created my page, I promised myself that I will never bring my problems on social media because of the mixed reactions and opinions, but apparently this is my last resort since the LNP refused to help me,” she wrote.
According to her account, the alleged abuse started during her childhood while she and her brother were growing up without their parents consistently around. She said she initially believed the behavior would eventually stop, but instead it escalated over the years.
The woman alleged that despite informing her parents about the repeated assaults, little action was taken beyond verbal reprimands. She further claimed that her brother would boast afterward that nothing would happen to him and that he could continue attacking her without consequences.
Hoping to receive protection, she said she repeatedly reported the matter to the Liberia National Police. However, she alleged that officers dismissed her complaints once they learned the accused was her brother, advising her to settle the matter “family way.”
The victim said the most recent alleged assault occurred three days ago around 1:00 AM, when she was repeatedly struck in the face. According to her statement, she cried for help but no one intervened. She claimed her mother scolded her after she called for assistance, while her father allegedly did not answer her calls.
She also alleged that the abuse has left her partially deaf in one ear and nearly blind in one eye.
“Is there any law in Liberia that states a brother should hit his sister?” she questioned in the post directed at the Liberia National Police. “Is it okay if I was physically abused because he’s my brother?”
The woman identified the alleged abuser as Ibrahim Morris Kowah.
In addition to the physical violence, she accused him of stealing from her and verbally insulting her, stating that any confrontation often resulted in further assaults.
She explained that although many people have questioned why she remains in the same household, financial hardship and lack of alternative shelter have left her with nowhere else to go.
“It’s not like I don’t wanna leave, but I got nowhere else to go,” she wrote.
Her story has since gone viral across social media, prompting intense discussions about domestic violence, family abuse, and the handling of such complaints by law enforcement authorities in Liberia.
Several social media users have called for authorities to thoroughly investigate the allegations and ensure the victim receives protection and support. Others have raised concerns about the lack of accessible shelters and support systems for abuse victims facing violence within their own homes.
The allegations against Ibrahim Morris Kowah remain unproven, and no official statement from the Liberia National Police regarding the claims had been publicly released at the time of this report.
