30/09/2026
14-Year-Old Boy Held After Fatal Fire Claims Life in Doeplay Village
September 30, 2026
A 14-year-old boy, identified as Jericho Zoue, is in police custody following a fire incident that claimed the life of Archie Williams in Doeplay Village, Dinplay Town, Nequah Chiefdom, District #5, Nimba County.
The incident reportedly occurred on Sunday, September 26, when Jericho was allegedly playing with matches near a wooden house where Williams was resting.
According to reports, a match flame came into contact with gasoline stored inside the structure for power-saw operations, triggering a heavy fire. Williams escaped the burning house but reportedly sustained critical injuries and was taken to Dinplay Clinic for treatment.
He died the following day, September 27.
Police officers from Bahn and Buutuo reportedly visited the scene, while Women and Children Protection officers in Bahn took Jericho into custody. He was subsequently transferred to Sanniquellie Central Prison as authorities continued their investigation into the incident.
PC: Christian Tolbor