Edson Alojipan

Filipino’s shooting case adjourned

Edson Alojipan appeared before court today. His case has been further adjourned to the end of the month.

Alojipan is facing one count of murder and two counts of attempted murder following the shootout on the evening of February 15, inside Boroko Foodworld.

Police served their investigation files on the Dragon security employee, in May.

He is now assisting his lawyer, draft his submission in response to the police hand-up brief.

The Waigani Committal Court has given them till next week to file their submissions.

Filipino in Foodworld incident served case files

Edson Alojipan appeared at the Waigani Committal Court today from custody at Bomana for mention.

His lawyer informed the court he was served the hand-up brief or investigation files by police.

The court is however yet to receive a copy of the files.

The defendant’s case had been adjourned for two weeks.

Alojipan is facing one count of wilful murder and two counts of attempted murder allegations. He has been refused bail by the National Court and remains in remand at Bomana.