Former murder accused still in custody over Rio club shooting

As investigators continue to probe the more than one week old investigation into the fatal shooting outside the Rio Inn Nightclub, former murder accused Lloyd Roberts remains in custody and the High Court yesterday granted the police an extension to keep him for three more days.

This is according to Acting Crime Chief Hugh Jessemy, who told Stabroek News that the four other persons who were arrested have since been released.

Roberts surrendered to the police on Friday in company of his lawyer. His initial 72-hour detention period expired yesterday. As a result,