Soldiers in Yinu case

Ruling on soldiers in murder trial next month

Police prosecutor responded to their lawyer’s submission today which was tendered into court on July 5.

Magistrate John Kaumi will now have a month to prepare his ruling on the sufficiency of evidence against accuseds, Jude Nidung, David Travolta, Gregory Tuaki, Alwin Matiabe, Tobias Samson and, Kenneth Yangun.

That ruling is expected on Sept 6. Their National Court bail of K5,000 each and conditions are extended till then.

Soldiers’ lawyer makes submissions on case

The accuseds Jude Nidung, David Travolta, Gregory Tuaki, Alwin Matiabe, Tobias Samson and, Kenneth Yangun all appeared before Magistrate John Kaumi this morning for mention where their lawyer gave the court his written submissions in response to the Police investigation files.