DUA TOWN, Kokoyah District — Representative Prince K. Koinah has donated 50 bundles of 32-gauge zinc, six cartons of roofing nails, 15 cartons of wire nails and a chainsaw to more than 100 residents of Dua Town whose homes were destroyed during a violent incident in August.
By Selma Lomax, selma.lomax@frontpageafricaonline.com
The chainsaw is intended to help the community cut wood for the rebuilding work. The materials are meant to help residents rebuild and repair the damaged houses, restoring shelter and dignity to those affected.
The assistance follows an incident on Aug. 27, 2026, in which Kennedy Nyah, a resident of Kpanquoi Town, and his wife, Ruth Nyah, reportedly drowned in the St. John River at a nearby crossing point. The deaths heightened tensions between aggrieved relatives of the couple from Kpanquoi and residents of Dua Town. The relatives confronted Dua Town residents, and at least 10 houses were destroyed, leaving several people homeless.
Representative Koinah has denounced violence in its entirety. He called on all Kokoyah citizens and residents to avoid acts that undermine peaceful coexistence.
The lawmaker also commended the people of Dua Town for exercising restraint during the unrest. He thanked local authorities and the Liberia National Police for restoring law and order.
The items were presented by Decker D. Paye, chief of staff in the lawmaker’s office. The donation is in addition to an earlier package of 20 bags of 25-kilogram rice and L$30,000 given to the affected community.
Separately, Representative Koinah has made available 10 additional bundles of 32-gauge zinc to the Beawee Public School in Beawee Town.