Naha Police investigate alleged Green Valley murder linked to sorcery accusations; suspect remains at large.
Naha police are investigating an alleged murder incident that took place at Green Valley in Honiara on 30 June 2025.
Provincial Police Commander (PPC) Honiara City, Chief Superintendent Jimson Robo, said that the deceased was allegedly accused of practicing sorcery by the suspect, which is believed to be the motive of this tragic incident.
The sad incident occurred at around 5am, the deceased was using the restroom located in a separate building from the house, when his daughter and landlord heard him shouting said PPC Robo.
PPC Robo said the landlord and daughter of the deceased went to see what happened, they reportedly saw the suspect kicking the deceased’s abdomen and head. Despite their attempt to intervene, they were unable to stop the attack.
The victim was rushed to National Referral Hospital (NRH), and was pronounced dead upon arrival by medical authorities.
“The suspect remained at large, and police surges the suspect relatives to surrender him to police for further dealings,” said PPC Robo.
Mr. Robo extended his heartfelt condolences to the immediate family, relatives, and friends for the loss of their loved one.
“He appeals to both parties to refrain from taking the law into their own hands and let police deal with the matter,” PPC Robo said.
SOURCE: RSIPF PRESS RELEASE
