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Radio personality in police custody

Praneeta Prakash Multimedia Journalist [email protected]

January 7, 2026 4:52 pm

A radio personality has been taken into police custody.

Police Spokesperson Ana Naisoro confirms the individual was arrested last night for an alleged case of burglary.

Police investigation continues.

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