Black Bush man remanded over murder of Philippi soldier

Mark Bagot

A Black Bush Polder, Corentyne man was yesterday charged and remanded to prison over the recent murder of Guyana Defence Force (GDF) Lieutenant Mark Bagot.

Komal Matthews, 26, known as ‘Son,’ of Mibicuri, Black Bush Polder, was charged before Magistrate Renita Singh at the Whim Magistrate’s Court.

The charge states that between December 30th and December 31st, 2018, he murdered Bagot at Philippi Farm, Corentyne.

Matthews, who was represented by attorney Chandra Sohan, was not required to enter a plea and he was remanded to prison. He is to return to court for his next hearing on January 21st.