The plea by 45 alleged Nabua brawlers will be entered on January 11, next year.

This in the case of Sekove Serukalou, Maciu Tamani, Nimilote Qovu, John Shackley, Lenaitasi Kasa, Siteri Tavu, Isoa Vavala, Carl Ligairi, Timoci Ravudi, Eorni Seru, Semi Saulaki Navonu, Mark Wayne Qaqanilawa, Rupeni Savu, Josua Qaqanivalu, Loroisio Salaba, Jovesa Edward, Anare Sawailau, Anare Mualevu, Lino Faitala, Semi Davui, Vilikesa Ranatora, Nepote Cama, Peni Waqa, Rusiate Togatogarua, Kitione Rawalai, Peni Rokotavaga, Sailasa Leqeti, Jalesi Radrodro, Savenaca Koro, Taniela Kepa, Timoci Vakarewa, Samuela Ledua, Michael Fifita, Netani Tokalauvere, Mosese mamafainoa, Sunia Radrodro, Jeremaia Ubitau, Apitalala Raikuna, Maikeli Rokoua, Kafomika Foumanu, Ilisoni Tawake, Josaia Ratumaitavuki, Sairusi Matia, Sakeasi Rosakuwai and Joeli Taura.

They appeared before Magistrate Shirley Kiran at the Magistrates Court in Suva yesterday.

The 45 men are charged with one count each of unlawful procession, malicious act, criminal intimidation, disobedience of lawful order, and throwing of stones.

The matter was called for their plea to be taken by the court, however, the court heard that some of the accused persons were intending to apply to seek the Legal Aid Commission’s assistance.

Magistrate Kiran deferred the plea until January and extended bail for all 45 men.

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