Police Investigate Drinking Party Death in Kadavu

Police are investigating an alleged murder case which occurred last Friday during a drinking party at the Sinusevou settlement in Kadavu. Police confirmed that the dead person was a man, but could not determine his age.

A fight reportedly broke out during the drinking party and the man was assaulted. He died later.

One suspect was in police custody and two others had been taken in for questioning. Chief Operations Officer ACP Maretino Qiolevu confirmed that investigations were ongoing and reminded the members of the public to be mindful of activities that they were involved in during this merry-making season.

“We need to be aware of everything that is happening around us,” he said.

Muanikau Murder Case:

Investigations are ongoing in the Muanikau murder case.

22-year-old Rayna Rikashni Prasad was found dead in Muanikau, Nasese, on December 24.

Her partly-burnt body was found by a farmer who was going to his plantation at Muanikau Road.

Body found in Narere.

On December 24, a man was found dead in a house in Navosai, Narere, by Police. The investigation is underway.

Vesida Case:

ACP Qiolevu confirmed that investigations were ongoing in the Vesida case. On December 25, 36-year-old Sakeo Racolo was found by a resident, half submerged in a creek at Vesida HART, Nasinu.

Edited by Epineri Vula

Photo: Sheenam Chandra Tamari Cabeikanacea points out where she found the corpse at Vesida HART in Nasinu on December 26, 2018.

Photo: Ronald Kumar Makrau Sakiasi (left) with Police forensic team after identifying his 48 year-old brother’s body, which was found on roadside at Sarosaro raod in Vatuwaqa on December 28, 2018.

Rayna Rikashni Prasad.