MOROBE POLICE ARE INVESTIGATING A WILLFUL MURDER AT NAMASALI COMPOUND IN WAU-WARIA
Morobe Provincial Police Command is investigating a willful murder that occurred during the early hours of Friday 24th July 2026 at Namasali Compound in Wai-Waria District in Lae, Morobe province.
Provincial Police Commander (PPC), Chief Superintendent, Samson Siguyaru confirmed that the initial investigations have indicated that between 12am and 1am, a group of unknown suspects allegedly entered the home of Mr. Aundre Eremas, who is believed to have been a gold buyer, with the intention of robbing him.
PPC Siguyaru said Mr Eremas attempted to defend himself, but he was attacked with bush knives and tragically died from his injuries.
“Police have attended the scene and conducted preliminary investigations and then commenced a full murder investigation. The body of the deceased was transported to the Angau Memorial Hospital Morgue in Lae on Saturday 25th July 2026.
“Police have identified the whereabouts of those suspects who were believed to be involved in the willful murder.
“I appeal to the community leaders, relatives and members of the public to encourage the suspects to surrender themselves to the police. Anyone with the information that may assist the police investigation is urged to report it to the nearest police station,” PPC Siguyaru said.
PPC Siguyaru said this act of senseless killing is deeply concerning and violence and taking human life is not accepted as normal in the communities. He said every life is valuable, and those responsible would be pursued and brought before the courts.
“I urge members of the public to remain vigilant and take extra precautions whilst at home and travelling as well. Whilst I have directed the police officers throughout the command to increase mobile patrols and visibility, I acknowledge that the Morobe Provincial Police Command remains significantly under resourced,” PPC said.
PPC Siguyaru said their current police-to-police population ratio is approximately one police officer for every 8,000 people, making it impossible for police to always be everywhere.
PPC said community cooperation remains essential in preventing crimes and brining offenders to justice. He asked everyone to work together with the police to keep their communities safe for everyone.
