Shocking news out of New Ireland!! An elderly man was speared to death by one of his tribesman after he attempted to murder a lady with a bush knife a week ago, this is according to outgoing New Ireland Provincial Police Commander Felix Nebanat.
According to Nebanat, the incident occurred in Lamusmus Village along the West Coast of New Ireland Province where the deceased had an ongoing argument with a lady from the same village, to which he had intended to hurt on several occasions but failed to do so.
The situation became more tense and escalated when the man had begun to chase the villagers with his bush knife until he was speared down by one of the villagers.
“The deceased was a troublemaker who was always on the run and for a long time could not be apprehended by police until reports came in that he was speared down by one of the locals after he had been chasing them with his bush knife.”
The deceased suffered a mortal injury from his thigh right up to his private part as a result of the spearing and was confirmed dead at the Kavieng General Hospital.
All identities are confidential at the moment as stated by PPC Nebanat.
“The villager who was responsible for the spearing of the deceased along with twelve other suspects surrounding the incident surrendered to community leaders later on and were taken into custody by police.”
The Correctional Institute Service officers are now working on their files to decide whether they will stand trial or face the full force of the law.
Despite this incident, Mr Nebanat stated that nothing serious other than that has occurred and the festive period was very quiet within the province unlike previous years.
“Everything is back to normal now and I would like to commend fellow New Irelanders for celebrating the festive season by being mindful and taking ownership of the law”, said the PPC.
Nebanat concluded in saying there will be a handover takeover ceremony later this month to bring in the new PPC for New Ireland Albert Beli, who is already in the province and will be serving the people of New Ireland in 2023 till his next posting.