2 dead, 47 houses razed after fight sparked by extramarital affair

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2 dead, 47 houses razed after fight sparked by extramarital affair

PORT MORESBY: Two men are dead, another two hospitalised and 47 houses razed in a fight between Mumeng and Finschhafen settlers in Bulolo’s Wau on Sunday (March 27, 2022).

More than 300 villagers were made homeless with chicken sheds, grave yards and other properties destroyed.

Norobe commander Superintendent Jacob Singura said the violence was sparked by a fight between the settlers when Mumengs went after Finschhafens residing in Nami Ward 4.

He said the fighting broke out after a wife had an extra marital affairs with a man.

The news break was reported by The National:

2 dead, 47 homes razed

April 1, 2022The NationalMain Stories

By JIMMY KALEBE
TWO men are dead, another two hospitalised and 47 houses razed in a fight between Mumeng and Finschhafen settlers in Bulolo’s Wau on Sunday.
More than 300 villagers were made homeless with chicken sheds, grave yards and other properties destroyed.
Morobe police commander Superintendent Jacob Singura said the violence was sparked by a fight between the settlers, when Mumengs went after Finschhafens residing in Nami, Ward 4.
He said the fighting broke out after a wife (from Finschhafen) of a community leader from Mumeng allegedly had an extra marital affair with a man.
“This led to relatives taking sides and the situation got out of hand.
“People from Finschhafen and Madang living in that part of Wau were badly affected.
“One man died in a fire and the other was shot dead,” he added.
He said other two men were admitted to Bulolo Hospital’s intensive care unit with gunshot and knife wounds.
“Wau has recorded a rise in major crimes recently and the latest one is the worst.
“Leaders in the district should seriously consider this situation and work with the police to find an amicable solution immediately to avoid further escalation and destruction.
“The fighting started last Friday and by Sunday morning, it got out of control with Mumeng settlers allegedly going on a rampage.
“The situation in Wau town now is tense with police monitoring security,” he added.
“I am now in Wau and I am appealing to leaders from both parties to lay down their arms and work together with police to bring peace.
“We have seen much destruction to people and properties.
“Students, working class people and the public in Wau are affected,” he said.
Wau police station commander Senior Inspector Leo Kaikas said a Kapin Primary School elementary classroom was also destroyed by fire.
“There have been rumours that relatives of those affected living in other centres in the province are trying to take sides and police is discouraging that.
“What happens in Wau stays in Wau. Let the police deal with it,” he added.

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