Madang Market Murder

Murder Suspects Appear In Court

Magistrate Alex Kalandi told the five that their plea will be taken at a later date when they appear again in the same court. Magistrate Kalandi, then ordered that the five remain in custody. He said if they want to apply for bail, they can apply at the national court.

According to the Police report read out in court, it was alleged that on Tuesday 24 May at around 8am, the five were alleged to have been involved in the death of Dugul, an employee of Fortune Investment Supermarket.

Madang Market Suspect Charged

Late Rebecca Dugul was from Jilim Village in Madang's Rai Coast District. 

She had been buying donuts for breakfast when she was killed. 29-year-old Ismael Mablie, from Enga Province, was charged in connection with her death.

Madang Provincial Police Commander Acting Superintendent Mazuc Rubiang said that following a full investigation into the matter, Mablie was charged yesterday (Sunday 29, 2022), with willful murder.

The PPC added that others who were with Mablie, will also be charged once witness statements are completed.