Mysterious death

PORT MORESBY – The family of a doctor killed during the weekend at Ensisi Valley in Moresby Northwest is calling on police to begin investigations.

The deceased doctor, Joe Kumbu, was transported to the funeral home at Erima amid confusion over the cause of his death.

Brother-in-law Gibson Kemoi said according to witnesses, he had stopped a taxi and was talking to the driver.

“Soon after there was a commotion on the other side of the street and a fight broke out. After that whatever happened is still a mystery.

“We call on the police to please begin investigations immediately and find out the cause of his death,” Kemoi said.

“We need the police to find the persons responsible.”

Dr Kumbu was found face down in front of the Wesleyan Church at Ensisi Valley on Saturday morning.

He had a wound at the back of his head above the right ear.

The doctor had gone out with a friend and had returned to the friend’s home at Ensisi Valley.

Upon their return at 2am, the doctor decided to catch a cab home at about 3am.

Kemoi said they do not have information of his movements between 3am and 4am.

“The family is grieving and we are unable to comprehend what has happened to our brother and son.”

Dr Kumbu was supposed to return to Australia to continue his studies, which he was due to complete at the end of this year.

He is survived by his wife and two children.