29/08/2026
PRESS STATEMENT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Menina Resort CEO William F. Kotee Extends Condolences, Calls for Thorough Investigation into St. John River Canoe Incident
Gbarnga, B**g County August 29, 2026:
I, William F. Kotee, Chief Executive Officer of Menina Resort, extend my deepest condolences and sympathy to the Nyah family of Duah Town, Senwein Clan, Boinsen Administrative District, following the tragic disappearance of Mr. Kennedy Nyah and his wife, Mrs. Ruth Nyah, who went missing after a canoe capsized on the St. John River.
According to information gathered from the Liberia National Police and reports from the media, a canoe traveling on the St. John River in District One, B**g County, capsized, resulting in Mr. and Mrs. Nyah being thrown into the river. Their whereabouts remain unknown, as search efforts continue to locate and recover them.
The incident has also reportedly resulted in tensions between family members of the missing couple and residents of the town as several houses were allegedly damaged during the ensuing disturbances.
While the police have launched search and investigative efforts, I call for a timely, impartial, and thorough preliminary investigation into the circumstances surrounding the canoe accident. It is important that the public be provided with accurate information regarding what led to the capsizing of the canoe and the events that followed.
According to the B**g County Police Operations Commander, OPS Chris N. Gono, six individuals have been arrested in connection with the disturbances that followed the incident. While I commend the police for taking steps to restore calm and maintain public order, I also urge the authorities to conduct a comprehensive investigation into both the canoe incident and the subsequent acts of violence and property damage.
I further call on the people of Boinsen Administrative District, the Nyah family, and all affected communities to remain calm and allow the Liberia National Police to carry out its investigation without interference.
At this difficult moment, my thoughts and prayers remain with the Nyah family and all those affected by this tragic incident. I encourage everyone to exercise restraint and allow the law to take its course.
William F. Kotee
Chief Executive Officer
Menina Resort