A man who is alleged to have assaulted the Turaga ni Koro of Baleyaganiga Village in Cakaudrove which resulted in his death has been charged and will appear in the Labasa Magistrates Court today.
The alleged incident occurred last Thursday night.
Police Commissioner Sitiveni Qiliho says the man has been charged with one count of Murder and one count of Failure to Comply with Orders for allegedly breaching social gathering restrictions.
Qiliho says the Turaga Ni Koro was allegedly assaulted while trying to disperse a drinking party.
The Police Commissioner says three others who were allegedly drinking with the man have also been charged and will appear in court today.
They have each been charged with a count of Failure to Comply with Orders for allegedly breaching social gathering restrictions.
