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Man to face court for allegedly inciting violence and disobedience

April 7, 2020 10:56 am

A 24-year-old unemployed man will be produced at the Suva Magistrates Court today for allegedly inciting violence and disobedience of the law [File Photo]

A 24-year-old unemployed man will be produced at the Suva Magistrates Court today for allegedly inciting violence and disobedience of the law through a comment he posted on social media.

Police Commissioner Brigadier General Sitiveni Qiliho says the accused who resides in Taciura, Suva allegedly posted a comment calling on people to breach curfew hours.

This followed a statement issued by Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama on COVID-19.

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He has been charged under Section 16 of the Public Order Act with incitement to violence and disobedience of the law.

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