Police in Manus Province reported that the incident occurred at So-uh village in PNKA LLG, Lorengau.
Provincial Police Commander, Chief Inspector David Yapu, said on Tuesday the 24th of August, between 7 and 8pm, a suspect confronted the deceased and had an argument with him over a long outstanding land dispute.
During that time, the suspect swung a bush knife at the deceased and cut his windpipe.
The suspect escaped into the bushes while the victim was taken to his house, where he succumbed to his injuries.