14 Aug 2019

Samoa police investigate alleged plot to assassinate the PM

From , 3:02 pm on 14 August 2019

Police in Samoa are speaking with three men over reports of a plot to assassinate the Prime Minister, Tuila'epa Sa'ilele Malielegaoi.

The allegation s came to light in the village of Lauli'i on Monday, but little else is known at this stage.

Our correspondent in Samoa, Autagavaia Tipi Autagavaia, told Don Wiseman what is known so far.

Samoan PM, Tuila'epa Sailele Malielegaoi

Samoan PM, Tuila'epa Sailele Malielegaoi Photo: RNZ Pacific /Autagavaia Tipi Autagavaia