BY ROMINAH FAKA
The case of a man accused of murdering a 50-year-old man at the Nazareth Apostolic centre in August this year has moved for November 8.
Michael Manei, 30, is charged with one count of murder.
The matter was heard in court yesterday and prosecution said there were issues with the charge particulars, thus sought an adjournment to amend the particulars.
Prosecution also told court that disclosures were served to the Public Solicitors (PSO) on September 26.
Mr Manei was studying theology at Nazareth Apostolic Centre, Tenaru when the allegations occurred.
Case allegations said on August 21, 2024 between 6.30pm and 8.30pm, the deceased was at his residence at NAC.
Manei was drunk and was sitting on a pile of bricks near the deceased’s house, chatting with another person who was also reportedly drunk.
These two later had an argument.
The deceased was fetching water from a nearby well when he heard the argument.
The accused allegedly ran back to his dormitory got hold of a bush knife and returned to where the argument erupted and challenged the victim for a fight.
Allegations add that the deceased shot the accused with a stone, and the accused attacked the deceased.
The accused fled the scene and the deceased returned to his house with his injuries.
He reportedly died later.
The matter was reported to the Henderson Police on August 22 and the accused was arrested the next day.
John Wesley Zoze appears for the crown and PSO for Manei.
