Man Charged With Murder Of Youth Will Take Plea Next Month

Bavou was also alleged to have staged the crime scene to make it appear as suicide.

Thursday 19 January 2023 | 08:37

Maika Bavou at the High Court in Lautoka on January 18, 2023. Photo: Nicolette Chambers

Maika Bavou at the High Court in Lautoka on January 18, 2023. Photo: Nicolette Chambers

An accused person, who is alleged to have murdered his daughter’s partner last year, will take his plea next month.

The accused, Maika Bavou is alleged to have assaulted his daughter’s 19-year-old partner, Saimoni Virai at Vatukacevaceva Village in Ra in August, last year.

Virai sustained serious injuries resulting in his death.

Bavou was also alleged to have staged the crime scene to make it appear as suicide.

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Story by: nicolette.chambers@fijisun.com.fj