Baruni killing 2016

In an exclusive interview with Loop PNG, NCD metropolitan superintendent, Commander Ben Turi, says he only authorised the first group of investigators who started working on the case after the robbery.

“I did not sanction the second group. I don’t know who authorised them.”

Turi says the new group of investigators just showed up and took over the case, accusing the initial investigators of being compromised.

However, the Met Supt alleges that the new investigators were previously involved in a high profile money case that is yet to be resolved.

NCD metropolitan superintendent, Commander Ben Turi, says two key suspects were apprehended after the robbery on Nov 3 and later released.

Unfortunately, one of them was found dead with two bullet wounds to his head last Monday.

Turi told Loop PNG the recovered bullet shell matches those that are used in police and military issued firearms.

“The bullet is from 5.56mm rifles used by police and army,” he explains.

However, he was not able to confirm whether the suspect was killed by rogue officers or criminals.