14-mile shooting

Alleged hired killer arraigned in court

Nelson David Yakan (26) from Sopos village, Wabag, Enga Province went before Magistrate Ben Kome on Thursday where he was arraigned.

His case was later adjourned to Feb 23 to give police time to investigate and produce their files in court. He remains in custody at Bomana.

Yakan was arrested on Jan 17 and charge with willfully and unlawfully killing a Paul Sope on Jan 13 at 14-Mile outside Port Moresby.

He was also charged with the attempted murder of Jack Ninkama.