Maria Jones

Another police officer to stand trial

Magistrate Cosmas Bidar today ruled there was sufficient to commit the case against Chief inspector Maria Jones for trial in the National Court.

On January 17, 2017, Jones in the company of other police officers conducted a raid at Tatana village for a suspect, Saleh Naime Tom, also known as Charlie Naime whom they believed was involved in the death of another man earlier.

The 40-year-old woman from Kubalia, Yangoru-Saussia district, East Sepik Province was arrested and charged with wilful murder on Monday April 4, 2016.

Female police officer allowed bail

She was allowed bail at K1000 on Friday April 8 and while her two guarantors are expected to pledge K1000 each to ensure she adheres to all her bail conditions.

She will be released from custody once payments are paid for her bail.

The 40-year-old woman from Kubalia, Yangoru-Saussia district, East Sepik Province was ordered by the court to not interfere with state witnesses while she is out on bail.’

She was also ordered to not have firearms in her possession, to not consume alcohol, not leave NCD, and to attend church service every weekend while out on bail.