TWO men accused of the murder of a man at Kolobangara, Western Province last year, were committed to stand trial in the High Court.
Reuben Kabolo and Tana Kabolo were also released on bail after the ruling of the committal hearing, Wednesday.
The ruling was handed down following a long form preliminary inquiry conducted on their case recently.
The court heard evidences from two witnesses during the hearing.
Principal Magistrate Jim Seuika sent the men to High Court for trial after he found sufficient evidence against them.
One of their co-accused Henry Kabolo was already committed to High Court after a short form preliminary inquiry was conducted on his case.
The trio are facing one count each of murder in relation to an allegation on November 24, last year at Kalibae Settlement at Kuzi village.
Prosecution alleged they were involved in an argument between the deceased and his wife which led to him being chased and attacked by the accused.
It was alleged that the deceased went home drunk and accused his wife of having an extra-marital affair with another man.
The wife was alleged to have reported the matter to her father in-law.
The deceased was then asked by his father to leave and was walking away when he was attacked.
They allegedly hit, kicked and then when fell onto the ground they jumped on him, allegedly inflicting him with injuries including broken ribs.
The deceased was taken to Gizo Hospital but died shortly after.
The Public Solicitor’s Office is representing the accused.
By ASSUMPTA BUCHANAN
