A team of police detectives has arrived in Labasa after reports revealed alleged arson in a fire incident that killed four elderly women.
The fire, which destroyed a house in Benau early on Thursday morning, killed Nagama, 70, Dharmi, 76, Zamidan Hussain, 73, and Subhadra Wati, 70.
Police spokeswoman Ana Naisoro said the incident had been classified as alleged arson after the National Fire Authority and Energy Fiji Ltd submitted their findings to the investigating team.
“The manager forensics and science services Superintendent of Police (SP) Margaret Marshall is in the Northern Division and will work with the divisional crime officer and team of investigators in determining the circumstances surrounding the tragic incident,” Ms Naisoro said.
“Investigations continue.”
The women were living together at Nagama’s house and were looked after by her son, Bal Krishna.
(Editor’s note: Please note that this article was published in The Fiji Times on Saturday, May 02, 2020)
