Police arrest prime suspect in hijack incident

By Aloysius Laukai

Following a tip off, Buka Police have arrested a man they believe was the mastermind behind the commandeering of a United Nations vehicle in South Bougainville at the weekend.

The man, named only as Monoa from Waruwaru village in the Bana District, told many people in Buka that he was the man who planned the hijack.

Another man who was approached to support him refused and reported the plan to authorities.

Buka Police will formally charge Monoa for car robbery using force.

Bana district has been very peaceful since all arms were destroyed  but local people believe this incident has tarnished their good name.