BY NED GAGAHE
A violent incident at Tubila in Central Province has left a man hospitalised and raises serious concerns over community safety and antisocial behaviour in the Sandfly area.
According to reports, the incident occurred on Friday, August 15, 2025 when a boy from a nearby community stabbed the husband of a secondary school teacher from Siro Community High School (CHS) during an argument.
The victim, who had stepped in to intervene in the dispute, sustained injuries to his neck and was later referred to the National Referral Hospital in Honiara for treatment.
A concerned leader from Sandfly strongly condemned the attack, describing it as a serious threat to peace, safety, and harmony in the area.
“This act of violence is deeply concerning. Violence of this nature not only harms individuals but also disrupts trust and stability within our villages,” the leader said in a statement.
He further calls on chiefs, community leaders, and stakeholders to work together to address antisocial behaviour through dialogue, cooperation and accountability.
“I condemn this attack in the strongest terms and urge communities to unite in response. Our schools must remain safe places of learning, free from threats and disturbances,” he said.
He mentioned that this same group of people had previously caused trouble at Siro CHS.
The leader appeals to all Sandfly communities and the wider Central Province to stand together against violence and uphold values of peace, respect, and responsibility.
“Our collective efforts will help ensure safer, stronger communities for everyone,” he said.
Police are yet to release an official statement on the matter.
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The incident of this nature did popped randomly in our schools recently, signalling a shift in how some people with sick mindset percieve the school environment where students, teachers and their families live and work. If CHS are no longer safe, the gov’t should consider nationalising schools for security reasons. Build bigger schools on state lands that can accomodate big populations where is safer.