A reconciliation ceremony was held on Monday 19th May at the Central Police Station in Honiara, where $10,000 along with two traditional shell monies, were handed over to the family of the late Stephanus Wainamo, a 24-year-old from Makira Ulawa Province who was brutally murdered over the weekend.
The ceremony was attended by Members of Parliament for East Makira, West Makira, and West Kwaio, representing the communities involved. The act aimed to ease tensions and restore peaceful relations between the parties while police investigations continue.
Hon. Franklyn Derek Wasi, MP for East Makira, emphasized that the payment was not to place value on the life lost but to settle tensions and allow both sides to resume normal interactions. He acknowledged the small nature of the settlement but stressed its significance as a heartfelt contribution from the suspects’ community.
The reconciliation allows for free movement and coexistence between the involved families, pending further compensation and legal proceedings. Police have assured the public of their commitment to thoroughly investigate the incident and bring all suspects to justice.
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