17-year-old girl arrested for burning down a dwelling house

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A 17-year-old girl was arrested for burning down of a dwelling house at Sabana village, Rarumana in Western Province on 23 December 2023.

Provincial Police Commander (PPC) Chief Superintendent Mathis Lenialu says the motive behind the burning incident is on a family issue.

“The suspect has been charged for arson contrary to section 319 of the penal code and released on cash bail condition,” said Lenialu.

She will appear before the Gizo Magistrates’ Court on 26 February 2024.

“Investigation into the arson incident is still ongoing and I ask the good people of Rarumana to help investigators with information,” says Mr. Lenialu.

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