Police investigate sudden dead of a man in his 50’s in Makira-Ulawa province

Officers of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) in Kirakira are investigating a sudden death of a man in his 50’s after his body was found beside a dwelling house in Kirakira town on 9 May 2023.

Provincial Police Commander (PPC) Makira-Ulawa Province, Superintendent Peter Sitai said it was alleged that a male person in his 50’s was initially found lying on the ground beside a dwelling house.

PPC Sitai said the matter was reported to the Kirakira police immediately upon discovery. The deceased were rushed to Kirakira hospital and were later pronounced dead by the medical authorities.

Superintendent Sitai said police are conducting an inquiry into the cause of the death. In the meantime, police are yet to arrest anyone in relation to the death. An initial medical report obtained and formed part of the investigation.

Police in Kirakira are appealing to relatives to remain calm while investigation into the matter is in progress. Condolences to the immediate family members during this dark moment for the loss of their loved one.

Police appeal to members of the public around Kirakira town who might have any information about the incident to assist police. Probing into such crimes is not an easy task therefore it requires understanding and cooperation of everyone.