Stenson Roland, a 35-year-old miner was stabbed to death on Saturday night at a shop at Imbaimadai Landing while imbibing.
Police say the killing occurred at about 11.30 pm at Imbaimadai Landing, Upper Mazaruni River.
Investigations thus far revealed that the victim was consuming alcohol at Pompey’s shop when the suspect, known as Rohaman, suddenly approached him and dealt him one stab with a knife to the upper left side of his chest and then fled into the bushes. Roland’s body was examined and a puncture wound was seen on his chest. The body was examined by a Community Health Worker, who pronounced him dead at the scene. The body was then taken to the Community Health Centre for a post-mortem examination.
Investigations are in progress.
