Vitogo body find is a suspected hit-and-run case – Police

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Savenaca Seru of Nadre Settlement in Lautoka found the body of an itaukei man who’s decomposed body was found in a ditch in Vitogo, Lautoka, on Saturday afternoon. – Picture – BALJEET SINGH

Police have confirmed that the man whose body was discovered in Vitogo, Lautoka, on Saturday has been identified by a relative.

The victim, a 40-year-old resident of Vanuakula Settlement in Drasa, Lautoka, was formally identified over the weekend.

Authorities say the case is being treated as a suspected hit-and-run.

A suspect is currently being questioned at the Lautoka Police Station in relation to the incident.

A post-mortem examination is expected to be conducted to determine the exact cause of death.

Police say investigations remain ongoing.