Police in the Nation’s Capital have detained a man alleged to have murdered a street vendor in the early hours of Monday morning.
Badili Police Station Commander, Inspector Jerry Obert said the events that occurred were a backlash from members of the public particularly those from the settlements in the vicinity of Koki.
Vehicles were attacked by ruffians as they commuted through Koki, some losing windscreens while others were stopped and robbed.
The PSC stated that as soon as they received the alert, officers were sent to quell the situation which was thought to be a retaliation by family members of the deceased and others.
Luckily on ground, NCD Metropolitan Superintendent, Silva Sika was also present to dissuade the crowd from acting up, warning that should they continue, they would face the full extent of the law.
“The Met Supt. came down, he warned the opportunists and also the family of the deceased, we have talked to them.”
“We also talked to the owner of the security firm, who pledged that he would take responsibility of the death.”
Obert stated that around 2am that morning, the male street vendor under the influence of alcohol engaged in an altercation with security guards around the K-Mart area, the latter resorting to violence, leading to his demise.
“The Gate at the Koki K-Mart is manned by the SGU security service, which is owned by a Wanigela man.”
“At that time he was arguing for something with the Security Guard.”
“The deceased, under the influence of alcohol had a quarrel and decided to jump the fence into the premises.”
This led to a scuffle with a few other guards joining in, and killing the street vendor. Police are still unsure of the facts leading up to the death of the vendor but it has been reported that it may be linked to theft.
The security guard alleged to have killed the vendor tried to escape but was apprehended by police and is now detained at the Badili Police station pending transfer to Boroko.