By RODRICK DESURI
Auki
The Auki Police in Malaita Province, have confirmed a murder case involving a young man at Lord Howe on Saturday evening, April 5, 2026.
Police said the murder occurred between 7 pm and 10 pm on Saturday night and was alcohol-related.
Malaita Provincial Police Commander, Superintendent Michael Ramosaea, said that no arrests have been made.
He said that the situation is still tense and a police team will be sent to Lord Howe soon.
“Yes, I can confirm that the murder incident occurred on April 5. The incident was alcohol-related and took place between 7 pm and 10 pm.
“At the moment, there have been no arrests, and our team will be sent soon to Lord Howe to monitor the situation,” he said.
Superintendent Ramosaea said victim and suspects were drinking alcohol on the night the incident occurred.
He appeals to both parties to refrain from taking law and order into their own hands, as their team will be sent soon to monitor and arrest the suspect.
He said taking the law into their own hands will lead to and fuel another problem.
“My appeal goes to the relatives of both parties, the victim and the suspect, to refrain from taking the law into their own hands.
“Our team will be sent soon to ease the situation,” he said.
Superintendent Ramosaea sent his condolences to the relatives and family members of the victim.
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