BY SAMIE WAIKORI
A 27-year-old man has been arrested by Auki police for allegedly burning down their family church at Kakara in west Kwara’ae, Malaita province.
Police say the incident happened on October 26, when the suspect, who was disappointed with his mother for not lending him money allegedly used petrol and match to burn the church.
Police added that the suspect also caused damages at their house and threatened members of his family and relatives. The suspect was under the influence of liquor.
In response to reports received on the incident, Auki police arrested the suspect and charged him with arson.
PPC chief superintendent Tex Tafoa warned public of Malaita that police will always ensure those involve in such behaviour to face the law.
He also highlighted that kwaso is the main driver of crime in the communities and urged community leaders to work together with police to crackdown on kwaso activities.
In the meantime, he thanked members of Kakara community for support in reporting and assisting the police in the arrest of the suspect.
