Arrest Made in Malaita for Worker Attack and Signboard Vandalism

22-year-old arrested in Malaita for rock-throwing and removing signs at CCECC construction site in Kolove village.

Malu’u police have arrested a 22-year-old male suspect for removing signboards and throwing rocks at employees of China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) on 13 July at Kolove village, Malaita Province.

Supervising Provincial Police Commander (PPC) of Malaita Province, Superintendent Michael Ramosaea, said, “The suspect, allegedly under the influence of liquor, threw rocks at the employees who reside near the construction site and removed signboards erected to direct traffic whilst construction was underway.”

Supervising PPC Ramosaea said, “Maluu police officers arrested the suspect that same day  and placed him in police custody. The suspect will appear before the Auki Magistrate Court on a later date.

Superintendent Ramosaea appeals to community leaders and members to uphold respect for national development projects and the company, its workers and properties. He emphasized that the ongoing construction work aimed at improving infrastructures and access for the northern region of Malaita. 

“We must work together to protect the CCECC employees and support developments that will benefit everyone in our province,” he added.

SOURCE: RSIPF PRESS RELEASE