Man alleged to have murdered Village Head to take plea this Wednesday

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Man alleged to have murdered Village Head to take plea this Wednesday

By Shanil Singh

18/05/2020

Veresa Vatia appeared in the Labasa High Court today.

The 47-year old man who is alleged to have assaulted the Turaga ni Koro of Baleyaganiga Village in Cakaudrove which resulted in his death will take his plea this Wednesday.

Veresa Vatia appeared in the Labasa High Court today.

He has been further remanded in custody.

Vatia has been charged with one count of murder and one count of failure to comply with orders for allegedly breaching social gathering restrictions.

Vatia is alleged to have assaulted the Turaga ni Koro while he was trying to disperse a drinking party on the 16th of April.

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