Closing submission on arson case today

BY JENNIFER KUSAPA

CLOSING submission on the case against three men alleged of setting fire to five excavators in Rennell Island will be made in Honiara Magistrate Court today.

The accused men – Oea Tiki, Tangosia Jimmy and Taukia Willie, are alleged of burning machines of a logging company in Rennell

All three have denied the charge when arraigned in the Magistrate Court in Honiara.

Prosecution alleged that the incident occurred on May 12, 2016 at Rennell Island, Renbel province.

Prosecution said that the men set fire to five excavators owned by Samlimsan logging company.

A private lawyer is representing all the accused.

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