CID

Homicide cases still under investigation

These cases include the body of the young man found dead at the Treasury building, the shooting of the former BDA Chairman, Fred Konga as well the case of veteran journalist, Rosalyn Albaniel Evara.

Officer in Charge for Homicide, John Daviaga said the cases haven’t had any new development yet therefore; CID hasn’t had the opportunity to arrest anyone as yet either.

He said the division is hoping to get some leads on the cases and arrest suspects.

NCD police make more arrests over death of Roku man

Although the number of suspects in police custody is yet to be confirmed, Metropolitan Superintendent Ben Turi says, the CID unit is continuing their investigations into the death of the man.

Three suspects surrendered to police last week.

Turi said he is pleased with the progress as this will give closure to the family of the late victim.

Turi commended the community for their help in apprehending the suspects and to continue to help investigators apprehend the rest of the suspects involved in this unfortunate incident.

Woman’s body found in shallow grave within barracks

The 20-year-old, from Chimbu Province, was discovered by PNG Defence Force personnel. She was buried in shallow grave within the training area of the barracks.

Police say she was residing out of the barracks with her parents.

Lae Metropolitan Superintendent Anthony Wagambie Jnr says according to relatives, the young woman was seven months pregnant at the time her death. From the appearance of the body, police suspect that she may have been buried for two or three days.