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Rokotunidau arrested in Nasinu

From FBC News · () English

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News Named sources Outcome reported
  • Saimoni Rokotunidau has been arrested by police in Nasinu.
  • He was wanted on a bench warrant for allegedly driving through a police roadblock in May, an incident that hospitalized officers and the Defense Minister's daughter.
  • Rokotunidau faces multiple charges including attempted murder, serious assault, and drug possession.

Saimoni Rokotunidau is back in police custody after being arrested in Nasinu.

ACP Kasiano Vusonilawe stated that officers from the Serious Organised Crime Unit, K9 Unit, and Valelevu CID apprehended Rokotunidau at a residence on Nasinu Road. Police had been searching for him following a bench warrant issued by the Suva High Court.

The arrest is linked to an incident in May where Rokotunidau allegedly drove a vehicle through a police roadblock in Laqere. This event resulted in the hospitalization of several police officers. The daughter of Defence Minister Pio Tikoduadua was among those who sustained serious injuries.

Rokotunidau is facing a string of charges. These include attempted murder, serious assault, going equipped for stealing, unlawful possession of illicit drugs, and refusing to provide fingerprints and photographs. Police also reported the seizure of illicit drugs following the incident.

Rokotunidau was arrested this morning by officers from the Serious Organised Crime Unit, K9 Unit and Valelevu CID at a residence along Nasinu Road.

— ACP Kasiano VusonilaweRegarding the arrest of Saimoni Rokotunidau.
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