Igam Army Barracks

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.