A 29-year-old remandee has died after allegedly being attacked with hot water by another remandee at the Suva Remand Centre.
The Fiji Corrections Service (FCS) confirmed that George David Komainaua sustained serious burns on October 24, 2026, when another remandee allegedly poured hot water over him while they were preparing dinner.
Mr Komainaua received immediate emergency medical attention at the facility before being transferred to the Colonial War Memorial Hospital for specialised treatment.
However, he later developed sepsis and died on October 31.
FCS confirmed that sepsis was the cause of his death.
The incident has been referred to the Fiji Police Force for criminal investigation, while an internal Board of Inquiry has been established to investigate the circumstances surrounding the alleged attack.
Police investigations are continuing.
Meanwhile, FCS has also confirmed the death of 39-year-old inmate Inia Naqia at the Lautoka Corrections Centre on November 7.
Mr Naqia suffered a medical emergency while accommodated at the centre’s infirmary.
According to FCS, he had a pre-existing medical condition affecting his brain and had previously received hospital treatment but subsequently refused a scheduled MRI scan.
A duty nurse provided emergency medical assistance before he was rushed to Aspen Hospital, where he was pronounced dead at approximately 10.52am.
The official cause of death remains unconfirmed, as his family has declined an autopsy.
Acting Commissioner of Corrections Auta Moceisuva has extended his condolences to the families of both deceased inmates.
FCS said the two deaths occurred under separate and unrelated circumstances.
It maintained that the safety, security and medical welfare of inmates remained a priority, with investigations underway.
The service said appropriate action would be taken based on the findings, while completed reports would be submitted to the relevant oversight authorities.
