Suspect held over year-old NA murder expected to be charged today

Gariban Ali

Gariban Ali, who was arrested on Monday after being on the run over more than a year after he allegedly murdered a neighbour in New Amsterdam, is likely to be arraigned today.

This is according to Crime Chief Wendell Blanhum, who told Stabroek News that the Director of Public Prosecutions has advised that a murder charge be levelled against Ali. Blanhum said the suspect has since confessed his involvement in the crime and he is expected to be charge today.

On Monday Ali was arrested at a house at Haslington, East Coast