BY LORETTA B MANELE
Police in Tulagi, Central Islands Province have arrested a 35-year-old husband for assaulting his 24-year-old wife at Koilovala village in Small Ngella, Central Province, on November 2, 2025.
Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) in a statement yesterday said Provincial Police Commander (PPC) for Central Province, Superintendent David Soakai, said it was alleged that the husband assaulted the victim on the back of her head, which caused her to feel dizzy and fall to the ground.
PPC Soaki said the victim was assisted by her cousin who poured water over her head and body leading to her recovering from her unconsciousness.
Superintendent Soakai said after the assault, the suspect fled the scene immediately leaving the victim in a vulnerable state.
Later, it was revealed that the victim had endured abuse since the beginning of their marriage.
Superintendent Soakai, from initial reports, said the victim was in her house with her son, preparing lunch when the suspect entered and assaulted her.
“It is still unclear what the motive is behind the assault incident.
“The victim’s parents, who have also reportedly faced intimidation from the suspect, filed the complaint against the suspect,” Saokai said.
The suspect was placed in police custody and later dealt with.
RSIPF stated that he was released on bail to appear before the next court circuit on a later date.
Police in Tulagi reiterate their commitment to address domestic violence and urges community members to report any such incidents.
Support services are available for victims of abuse should they need help or counselling.
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