10 Corrections Officers have been charged in relation to the assault and death of Seremaia Naidole Momo, a serving prisoner in 2019.
The 10 officers are Joji Raqamate, Isei Rakaso, Pita Raikoso, Josefa Bole-takibureta, Waisea Sadranu, Josefa Satini, Lemeki Koroi, Ledua Tikoigau, Nemani Vasuvulagi and Apisai Naqamu.
The Director of Public Prosecutions, Christopher Pryde says the charges consist of assault causing actual bodily harm, acts intended to cause grievous harm and complicity in the suicide of another.
It is alleged these officers assaulted the prisoner and procured his suicide on 20th February 2019 at the Naboro Minimum Corrections Centre.
The officers will be appearing in the Suva Magistrates Court today.
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