Member for Moresby North West Lohia Boe Samuel has been charged with murder and appeared at the Waigani Committal Court yesterday along with his alleged accomplice, his protocol officer Fabian Hera. Samuel, 52 and Hera, 26 both from Motu Koitabu villages were charged with one count each of murder after the shooting of Robert Jerry, 38 from Morobe at the Fusion 2 restaurant in Port Moresby on March 11, 2022. Both remain in police custody at Boroko Police Station cells. Police say on March 11 between 7:15pm and 8pm, both men were having dinner with the victim and were discussing when an argument arose. During the course of the argument, Samuel drew his licensed firearm and shot Jerry on the right side of his neck below the ear, killing him instantly. Police say Samuel then placed the weapon on the table, slammed the table and yelled at Hera “Fabian why did you do that, why?” before walking out. Meanwhile Hera was granted bail by the National Court last Friday but has yet to raise up the amount of K5000. The matter returns to court on May 10.