Mother & children escape fire after burning of their house

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A mother and her children escaped from being burnt whilst a sleep in their home in Wahi village, Small Malaita.

Malaita Provincial Police Commander (PPC), Chief Superintendent Tex Tafoa said initial reports revealed a mother and her children were asleep inside the house when the incident happened.

“The family was awakened by outside shouting coming from the suspects. The suspects were threatening to burn the house,” PPC Tafoa said.

Maka Police have arrested and charged seven suspects in connection to the burning of the permanent house.

According to police reports, the suspects used 1.5 liters of petrol to burn the house. The mother took her children and escaped before the fire engulfed the house while the husband who was being accused of sorcery escaped later.

The incident happened following accusations of sorcery against the father.

The family fled and sought protection at Maka Police Station. They were later transferred to Auki Police Station for safety.

The suspects were escorted to Auki Police Station where they were charged with arson.

They are remanded at Auki Correctional Centre awaiting the court appearance.

Tafoa acknowledged Police officers at Maka Police Station for swiftly responding to the report and arrested the suspects.

He appealed to communities in Small Malaita to refrain from taking the laws into their own hands.

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