Police have arrested five suspects in relation to an alleged murder of a 24-year-old male from Star Harbour, Makira/Ulawa province.
Two other suspects are still at large, and police are appealing for information on their whereabouts.
The killing occurred at Jacob’s Ladder in the Milestone area within the vicinity of Mamulele in east Honiara over the weekend, a media statement from police yesterday said.
Among the five suspects arrested on May 17 is a female. Two other suspects are still at large.
It was alleged that two suspects attacked the deceased with stones and another suspect used a screwdriver to further harm the deceased, which led to his death, the police statement said.
Assistant Commissioner (AC) of Crime and Intelligence Patricia Leta said the Serious Crime Unit under the National Criminal Investigation Department (NCID), supported by Naha police, is investigating the murder incident.
Ms Leta shared her condolences with the family of the deceased for the tragic loss of one of their family members.
Leta also assured the family of the deceased and the public that the police are committed to bringing those responsible to face the full force of law, the statement said.
She calls on the other two suspects to surrender to police and appeals to anyone who may know any information about the incident to come forward and assist the police.
