The passing of the former CEO of Border Development Authority, Fred Aura Konga, has shocked his immediate family members, tribesmen and close friends and associates.
At his funeral on Thursday (Sept 7) at Romunga Village, Anglimp, Jiwaka Province, eldest son, Wellington, said his father’s life was stolen from the family.
“He didn’t die a slow, peaceful death,” said Wellington.
“He was taken in the middle of the road, on a freeway, a public highway.
“His life was robbed.”
The CEO of the Independent Consumer & Competition Commission (ICCC), Paulus Ain, also shared similar sentiments.
“He wasn’t even sick and we have no tribal enemies,” said Ain.
“We had no issues with anyone.”
The late Konga’s execution style shooting was described as a first-of-its-kind assassination in the country.
Meantime, leaders at the funeral raised concerns over police investigations.
They said in the last two weeks, police have not shown interest in investigating his death. They are urging the police hierarchy to commission an immediate investigation.
The leaders also appealed to the Governor of Jiwaka Province, Dr William Tongamp, and three other Open members of Jiwaka, to condemn the killing.
They further appealed for their assistance in the investigation.
(The late Konga’s election campaign poster)
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