Alleged Cop Killer Trial Begins Next Monday
It is alleged that on October 21 2019, Lalaobouma took out a kitchen knife and stabbed the late Constable Niumataiwalu who was attempting to apprehend him for allegedly seriously assaulting and robbing a 52-year-old farmer along Yaweni Street, Lautoka.
Tuesday 01 February 2022 | 10:26
Vilimoni Lalaobouma (Centre) outside the High Court in Lautoka on January 31, 2022. Photo: Salote Qalubau
The caution interview for alleged cop killer Vilimoni Lalaobouma will be used as evidence for his trial this week.
This was ruled by Justice Sunil Sharma.
Lalaobouma appeared at the High Court in Lautoka yesterday for the voir dire ruling and was represented by Jowen Singh while the state was represented by Unal Dev Lal.
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Lalaobouma is charged for the murder of 24-year-old Police Constable Siuta Niumataiwalu, robbery, theft and serious assault in 2019.
It is alleged that on October 21 2019, Lalaobouma took out a kitchen knife and stabbed the late Constable Niumataiwalu who was attempting to apprehend him for allegedly seriously assaulting and robbing a 52-year-old farmer along Yaweni Street, Lautoka.
Justice Sharma adjourned the matter to February 7 for the trial to commence and issued a production order for Lalaobouma.
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