NCD metropolitan police commander, Ben Turi, told Loop PNG tonight that the charges will be laid against the suspect following an autopsy on Laufa’s body, which is set to take place tomorrow.
The suspect, from East New Britain Province, is currently in custody, being questioned by Criminal Investigation Division (CID) officers.
Turi says the suspect was picked up after the incident yesterday that led to Laufa’s death.
Ruby-Anne Shantelle Kila Laufa, born on February 13, 1992, in Port Moresby, was the Miss South Pacific PNG 2012-2013.