Morobe Provincial Police Commander, Chief Superintendent Samson Siguyaru, has ordered residents of Wau and Watut living at the Six Compound settlement in Wau Town to hand over suspects linked to the alleged murder of a young man.

Commander Siguyaru issued a deadline of Monday, April 13, 2026, warning that failure to comply would result in further police action. This could include the arrest of individuals, such as parents and community leaders, accused of harbouring the suspects.

Police allege that the victim, a young man from Biangai Village in the Wau-Waria area, was killed by unknown individuals believed to be from the Waria community residing at the Six Compound.

In response to the killing, members of the Biangai community erected a roadblock along the main highway leading to Waria and Garaina, demanding that those responsible be surrendered to authorities. Initial attempts by police to remove the blockade and negotiate with community leaders were unsuccessful.

Following the Easter period, Commander Siguyaru travelled to Wau on April 7 and held a joint meeting with leaders from the Biangai, Waria, and Watut communities. During the meeting, he reiterated the directive for suspects to be surrendered and called on the Biangai community to remove the roadblock.

By April 8, the roadblock had been cleared, restoring normal traffic flow. However, authorities say the Waria community at Six Compound has yet to comply with orders to hand over the suspects.

Commander Siguyaru is expected to return to Wau to ensure enforcement of the directive.