Police in Madang have confirmed a brutal double homicide at Kinim Station on Karkar Island early Friday morning of this week, describing the incident as one of the most shocking acts of violence in the province.

Madang Provincial Police Commander, Superintendent Robert Baim, reported that two men from Gial village were killed, with one victim allegedly beheaded by attackers believed to be from Urugen village.

The killings reportedly occurred while the victims were already in police custody at the station.

“This is a very disturbing and barbaric act,” Superintendent Baim stated.

“Initial reports suggest the victims were in police care when they were attacked.”

“We are treating this as a serious crime, and those responsible will be brought to justice.”

A Task Force team was immediately dispatched from Madang to Karkar Island on Friday morning to restore order and prevent retaliatory violence between the two communities.

Commander Baim has reinforced the police presence on the island to stabilize the situation and called on leaders and people of both Gial and Urugen villages to remain calm and allow police investigations to proceed.

He appealed directly to the suspects involved to surrender immediately, warning that police will take firm action against anyone attempting to take the law into their own hands.

“We will not tolerate such unlawful and cruel behaviour.”

“These kinds of acts not only destroy lives but also the peace and reputation of the community.”

“The law must be respected.”

Furthermore, police investigations are continuing, and the public has been urged to assist with any information that could lead to the arrests of those involved.