Police have confirmed the arrest of a man following the hacking of another over the weekend. NCD Zone 2 Commander, Chief Inspector Toby Hamago confirmed this stating that CID personnel have now apprehended the suspect responsible for the Killing.
The victim killed on the 6th of this month was walking home when 2 men of Engan descent attacked and brutally murdered him. This was following an earlier incident that day which had led to a confrontation between Goilalas and Engans.
“The Homicide Division from the CID have already arrested him.”
This led to the closing down of the Gerehu Market temporarily during the weekend to resolve the issue. CIP Hamago says they have now asked the Goilalas residing around the vicinity of the Gerehu market to cease marketing firewood to prevent further confrontations.
Police are continuing to monitor and maintain peace in the community there.