“Justice is now being served!”
This was declared by the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) after police confirmed they are investigating a case involving the brutal killing of a dog at Naleba School Compound in Labasa.
According to police, the incident occurred on Thursday, with a report officially lodged at the Labasa Police Station the following day.
Authorities have since recorded statements and confirmed that the investigation was underway.
The dog, known as Fi, was reportedly hacked to death — an act that has drawn public outrage and calls for stronger animal protection laws.
SPCA released a statement acknowledging that Fi’s owner had filed the necessary reports and confirmed that the alleged perpetrator had been taken in for questioning.
“We thank the Fiji Police Force for taking this matter seriously and for their efforts in pursuing this further,” the organisation stated.
“We are also grateful to the public for helping us bring justice for Fi and for creating awareness around animal cruelty.”
SPCA has pledged ongoing support for Fi’s family and stated its intention to work closely with police to ensure the responsible party is held accountable.
Beyond the immediate investigation, the organisation is using the incident to advocate for legislative reform.
The incident which was shared in a video online had sparked public outrage across the country.