Court

Alleged murderer’s case transferred to High court

January 25, 2019 4:55 pm

It’s alleged that Jekope Naimawi murdered his wife in Nasinu.

A 30-year-old man charged with one count of murder appeared before the Nasinu Magistrates Court today.

It’s alleged that Jekope Naimawi on the 10th of this month murdered his 35-year-old wife in Nasinu.

Prosecution requested that the matter be transferred to the Suva High Court as it’s an indictable offense.

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Magistrate Charles Ratakele has granted approval for the case to be trialled in the High Court.

The matter will be called on the 1st of next month.