BY ROMINAH FAKA
The Magistrate Court has remanded two more individuals accused of being involved in the killing of a 24-year-old man from Star Harbour, Makira/Ulawa province, at Borderline.
Last Saturday, Director of Public Prosecutions remanded the two accused, Jimmy Rusileta and Redley Daua.
A total of seven defendants are now in custody.
All seven defendants Hudson Eddie Asuani, Greg Metefaka, Jimmy Rusileta, Redley Daua, Junior Danganabe’u, Richard Sangula and Kevin Sibele have been charged with murder and remanded in custody until June 4 for further mention.
Prosecution alleged that on the evening of Friday, May 16, five defendants were seen drinking and causing disturbance at the Mamulele water catchment area, near a bridge and Jacob ladder leading up to Milestone.
At approximately 3 am on May 17, 2025, it was alleged that the body of a male person was discovered lying on the steps of the Jacob ladder. The male person was not responding but still breathing.
An eyewitnesses reported seeing the defendants running down the Jacob ladder shortly before the body was discovered.
Witnesses reported hearing the defendant Richard Sangula say in Pidgin “boy ba ting mas die nay ya” [the boy is probably dead].
Shortly after, Richard was seen with defendant Kevin Sibele girlfriend, swapping shirts, she gave him a red T- shirt.
Police alleged, the reason for this act remains suspicious and not explained. It was later confirmed with the use of Ultraviolet that the shirt has blood stains on it.
Police further alleged, defendant Kevin also prevented his girlfriend from viewing the body, by attempting to hide evidence or details of the crime scene.
Post-mortem revealed the deceased sustained severe head injuries including, two cuts and a star shaped wound to the back of the head, a crack scalp and injury above the left eye, blunt smooth object, such as a stone or brick and strong kick to the left side belly and left back.
The investigation into the matter is still ongoing.
Office of Director of Public Prosecution Office remanded the defendants.
For feedback, contact:[email protected]
