[Source: Iqbal Ishraak Maan]

A man believed to be in his 40s is in police custody for allegedly killing a woman in Tomuka, Lautoka yesterday afternoon.

Police Spokesperson, Ana Naisoro says the taxi driver allegedly struck the victim who is also in her 40s with a cane knife, locked her inside her bedroom and set fire to her flat, which was completely destroyed.

The taxi driver fled from the scene but later surrendered himself at Nadi Police Station.

The police investigation continues.

[Source: Iqbal Ishraak Maan]