President meets with relatives of Bartica murder victims

Georgetown, February 28, 2008

Head of State, Bharrat Jagdeo today met with the relatives of the civilians who were killed at Bartica on February 17 when gunmen went on a robbery and murder rampage in the area.
            The relatives met the President at his office at New Garden Street. It is expected that Government will be providing assistance to the victims’ families. 
            Meanwhile, another meeting was also held with relatives of the policemen who were killed while on duty at the Bartica Police Station during the rampage by the gunmen.
            The killings at Bartica took place less than a month following the murder of 11 persons at Lusignan by a gang of heavily armed men. Police believe that some members of the Bartica community were also involved in the crime since the perpetrators seemed familiar with the inside layout of various buildings that were stormed as well as the community.

            Three persons in the community have since been arrested by the police.

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