Independent investigators needed on arson case

An independent body of investigators needs to work on the Boroko Police Station arson case.

NCD metropolitan superintendent, Commander Ben Turi, says the case is currently being handled by the criminal investigation department. However, detectives handling it are the same ones involved with the NCD returning officer case concerning the K184,300 cash.

Turi revealed that police had also received a tipoff that the monies held for evidence in a safe in the building were set to be distributed by parties; this sudden arson case now looks very suspicious.

He said there needs to be an independent body from the Police Headquarters, or another branch, to ensure the independence of this case.

Author: 
Imelda Wavik