Farmer chopped to death during row

Police have launched an investigation into the murder of 35-year-old Tommy Roberts, a farmer of Wanakai Village in the North West District of Region One (Barima-Waini). The incident occurred at about 19:10h on January 1.
Investigations have revealed that at about 19:00h on Monday, the farmer and the suspect were imbibing when a heated argument erupted between them. The victim was in the process of walking away when the suspect allegedly armed himself with a cutlass and dealt him several chops about his body.
The victim attempted to run, but collapsed a short distance away.
The matter was reported to the Police, and ranks from Mabaruma Police Station responded. They coordinated with members of the Wanakai Community Policing Group (CPG), and after a relentless search, managed to apprehend the suspect, who had fled the scene and was hiding in some thick vegetation within the village.
The farmer was escorted to the Mabaruma District Hospital, where he was pronounced dead on arrival. The suspect is in Police custody at Mabaruma Police Station to assist in further investigations. (G9)