Robbery accused appear in court

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Lagani Rabukawaqa, second left, and Saimone Macedru is escorted by heavy police officers after the court case at the Suva Magistrate Court in Suva on Wednesday, December 17, 2025. Picture: JONACANI LALAKOBAU

THE two men accused of robbing a 50-year-old man of his watch and $9 at the Top Shop in Raiwai, Suva, appeared before the Suva Magistrate’s Court yesterday.

Lagani Rabukawaqa, 23, and Saimoni Macedru, 25, are each charged with a count of aggravated robbery. The court heard the men allegedly committed the offence on the morning of December 14.

They have waived their right to legal counsel and chose instead to represent themselves.

The court adjourned the matter to December 30 and remanded the duo into custody.

Saimoni Macedru (left) and Lagani Rabukawaqa are escorted by a police officer after their court case yesterday. Picture: JONACANI LALAKOBAU