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Police arrest suspect in Raiwaqa murder case after manhunt

Police arrest suspect in Raiwaqa murder case after manhunt

By Mikaele Liga
12/09/2024
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Police have caught and arrested the man suspected to be involved in causing the death of a woman on Albert Lee Road, off Nailuva Road in Raiwaqa earlier this week.

Police say a team from the Southern Division was formed following the incident and had been pursuing the suspect, and managed to make an arrest last night.

They say the suspect was taken into custody and is currently being questioned, as investigations continue.

Police say following the post mortem conducted yesterday, the case has been classified as murder.

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