Police in Kirakira in the Makira-Ulawa Province are investigating a fatal accident of a male person in his 40’s from Arohane village, ward 10 in Central Makira today (26 December).
The deceased is believed to be an employee of Chia Tai logging company operated in Central Makira, work as a chainsaw operator.
It is alleged the man was attempting to cut down a tree and a branch of the tree fell on the man and badly injured him, which resulted to his death.
“I am appealing to relatives to refrain from taking the law into your hands and allow police to progress with its investigation,” says Superintendent Sitai.
PPC Sitai added, “I also appeal to the general public more especially at Arohane area in Central Makira to provide police with any information of suspicious”.
Police wish to pass its condolence to relatives of the deceased and may his soul rest with the good Lord.