31 Jul 2024 | 02:40 AM UTC
PNG: Officials announce arrest of two suspects involved in the killing of a French national near Bonabona Island July 31
Authorities investigating two suspects in the killing of French national near Bonabona Island, Papua New Guinea, as of July 31.
Police announced the arrest of two suspects in Milne Bay July 31 after a French national was killed near Bonabona Island in the Suau Alotau District of Milne Bay Province. The incident occurred July 26, when the victim was reportedly killed aboard his yacht. The motive for the killing was not immediately clear. Authorities will likely announce further details on the incident in the coming days.
Bonabona Island is approximately 320 km (198 miles) east-southeast of Port Moresby.
The threat of crime remains high across Papua New Guinea, and criminals may target foreign nationals due to the perception that they are both wealthy and vulnerable. This incident follows the June 6 murder of a Chinese national in Hohola, Port Moresby, during an armed robbery. Police have stated that multiple foreigners have been targeted in robberies and criminal activities in the past month. The incident highlights the continued risk for perceivably affluent individuals.
