Murder Suspect Arrested


Criminal Investigations Department Officers have arrested and will be charging a 24-year old farmer of Lawai for the murder of a couple in Lawai reported on the 2nd of February 2021.

The Commissioner of Police Brigadier General Sitiveni Qiliho made the announcement during a press conference today.

Investigators, after establishing the items stolen from the victims home, through the Cybercrime Unit traced the digital footprints of one of the victim's stolen phones.

More than 30 people were questioned during the conduct of the investigation.

The Commissioner of Police has acknowledged the support of the two mobile service providers in assisting the investigation team. Brigadier General Qiliho said investigations take time and while there has been pressure to get results, the investigation team have remained focused on ensuring the successful outcome of the investigation.

He adds processes included the conduct of video interviews, video reconstruction of the alleged offence and medical checks for the suspect.

The suspect will be produced at the Sigatoka Magistrates Court tomorrow.