Schools in Kimbe, West New Britain Province, had to shut down this week due to the death of a young man on Sunday.
The Kimbe Grammar School, Karl Hesse Primary and St. Monica’s Elementary School in the residential area of Section 21 had their classes disrupted after a group of men retaliated to the killing.
The deceased, from Sepik and WNB parentage, was chopped to death at Section 21 on June 26. This occurred in front of the tucker shops at the 7th street, leading to what is known as Wabag City.
The perpetrator, believed to be from Enga Province, has fled and police are appealing to the public to bring the person to the Kimbe Police Station for charges to be laid.
In retaliation, the Sepiks and youths living at Section 21 burnt down all the tucker shops and houses belonging to all Engans living in Wabag City and along the Leki creek. All Engans living there have taken up residence with other relatives within Kimbe.
Kimbe Police Station commander Chief Inspector Steven Bunga confirmed that the suspect is still at large.
The provincial peace and good order committee was expected to stage a meeting yesterday (Friday) to discuss settlements in the Province as well as deal with the current situation at Section 21.
Kimbe police are closely monitoring the situation. The provincial administration team were also on the ground on Monday to assess the destruction.
(Pictures courtesy of Jason Meli)
