The two women are from Marawaka in Eastern Highlands Province.
The Waigani Committal Court is still not satisfied that the safety of the victim, Margaret Siba, from Chimbu, will be guaranteed if the defendants are let out on bail.
Almen Sana, Pangume Jethro, Morris Alla, Jennet Alla, Nancy Allan, Mani Koi, Kenneth Philip and Iso Birame all returned before Deputy Chief Magistrate, Dessie Magaru today.
Early this week they asked the court for bail, which was refused after the court expressed concerns of the safety of the victim if the defendants are released on bail.
