Miner brutally chopped to death during altercation

– suspect claims self-defence

A 22-year-old miner was brutally chopped to death during an altercation with another man at Nassano Backdam, Region One (Barima Waini).
The dead man has been identified as Jabez Jaazuel Williams also known as ‘Beggie,’ of Wauna Village, Mabaruma, North West District (NWD). A 25-year-old man has since been arrested for the crime.
Following his arrest, the suspect told detectives that he and the now-dead man had been drinking high wine and Turbo at the worksite on Thursday. He noted that at about 17:00h, they finished working and went to another camp where they started to drink beers.

During that time, he related that Williams became intoxicated and went to their camp, leaving him behind during which he continued to consume more alcohol.
He claimed that he returned to his camp at about 21:00h and found his clothes on the ground and Williams was naked.
“I immediately confronted Williams and asked who placed my clothes and belongings there. An argument broke out between us. Williams then grabbed a piece of round wood and dealt me three lashes to my forehead and shoulder. I then armed myself with a cutlass and dealt Williams two chops — one to his right-side neck and another to his left hand — causing wounds and bleeding,” the suspect confessed.
The injured man was later taken to the Pakera Hospital, NWD where he was pronounced dead on arrival. The police were contacted thus leading to a team visiting the crime scene on Friday.
The suspect was found at a nearby camp and he was arrested.
Police and Crime Scene Investigators (CSI) examined the area near the camp, which was described as an outdoor location surrounded by dense foliage.
Evidence collected from the scene included a piece of wood and a cutlass – both of which had blood stains. The suspect was taken to the Port Kaituma Police Station and he is assisting with the investigation.