High Court discontinues case against cop killer accused pair

Murder proceedings against two men accused of killing a Lami-based police officer were discontinued in the High Court in Suva this morning after the State filed a nolle prosequi.

Keni Salawai, 42, and Jope Seniloli, 20, of Qauia appeared before Justice Daniel Goundar, who formally discharged the matter following the filing by senior legal officer Sadaf Shameem.

Justice Goundar told the court that the law does not require the State to provide reasons for withdrawing charges.

However, he clarified that the State retains the right to refile the case in the future.

The two men had been charged with the murder of Police Constable Peniasi Racagi earlier this year.