The suspension was confirmed by Police Commissioner Shane McLennan yesterday following an inquest into the death of 22-year-old Feleti Manutahi Pouono.
The inquest panel chaired by Magistrate Salesi Mafi concluded that the cause of Pouono’s death was suicide.
Pouono, who is from Lapaha, was found dead in a cell at Mu’a Police Station on Saturday, 23 July 2022.
His body was released to his family last night following the conclusion of the inquest.
