Police investigate gruesome death at Tulagi

The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) is investigating a gruesome death discovered at Tulagi, Central Islands Province, on Monday 26th September 2022.

RSIPF police officers in Honiara and Tulagi have started their investigation into this matter.

According to initial police findings, the deceased is over 40-year-old. He has left behind a wife and three children.

The deceased was found inside a well located a few metres away from the main road used by trucks and people who lived in that area. Few houses are located near the well. Residents near the Tulagi wharf use the well for bathing and washing.

On Tuesday 27th September 2022, RSIPF forensic officers and Tulagi police with the support of Tulagi medical team conducted a thorough examination and search in and around the crime scene.

The body has been transported to Honiara for proper medical examination and post mortem.

Police initial reports alleged the deceased left his home for the market on Saturday until Monday when his body was discovered inside the well.

Police are appealing to anyone who might have any information to come forward and assist investigators while investigation is continuing into the matter.

Police is also appealing to parties that involved in a tense standoff following the discovery of the body to allow police to do and complete its inquiry and investigation.

Tulagi police can be contacted on phone 32117.