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Duo to front court for alleged robbery

Praneeta Prakash Multimedia Journalist [email protected]

February 24, 2026 1:19 pm

Two men alleged to have been involved in an aggravated robbery in Suva over the weekend will be produced in the Suva Magistrates Court today.

The two have been jointly charged with aggravated robbery.

It is alleged that the two entered a shop and stole a school bag belonging to the victim’s daughter.

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The two were arrested on Saturday night and taken into custody.

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