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Policeman Charged Over Waigani Market Shooting

Summary by One Papua New Guinea
A 25-year-old police officer alleged to have fatally shot a woman at Waigani Market has been formally charged with murder. Augustine Kimbut, from East Sepik Province, appeared before the Waigani Committal Court today, where the charge was read out.Magistrate Paul Puri Nii informed Kimbut and his lawyer that he is being charged under Section 229 (1) of the Criminal Code for the willful murder of Sandy Purel, a 29-year-old from Mendi, Southern Hig…
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One Papua New Guinea broke the news in on Thursday, June 19, 2025.
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