THE Fiji Police is investigating the alleged involvement of a group of police officers who might be responsible for the death of a man in Nadi, whose body was found dumped in an isolated area in Nasau, Nadi.
On January 20, the Fiji Police had issued a photograph of the deceased man’s arm that showed tattoos and asked the public to provide any information to identify the body.
“The man, believed to be in his late 30s, is of average height, slim build, with long straight black hair and an anchor tattoo on his lower right hand,” had stated the police.
Investigations into the mans death led to the identification of a group of officers at the Namaka Police Station who were seen to arrest the man and take him into custody.
According to multiple sources close to the investigation, the man was last seen alive while being arrested.
“Our priority is to finalise the investigation to establish the circumstances surrounding the victim’s death,” Assistant Commissioner of Police Mesake Waqa said.
Investigators are looking into the possibility if the man was assaulted by the officers which resulted in his death.
It’s alleged the officers decided to dump the body in Nasau after realising he had died while in their custody.
“The investigation is at its critical stages, and we will divulge more information in due course,” added Mr Waqa.
