Guard killed after beating by students

A SECURITY guard of a primary school in Madang, allegedly beaten by drunk students, died while being rushed to the Modilon General Hospital on Wednesday night, police say.
Madang police commander Supt Mazuc Rubiang said Peter Tups, from Kangananum village in Wosera-Gawi, East Sepik, lived at Gavstoa (government store).
He said Tups was a security guard at Kusbau Primary School, which was close to Gavstoa.
“The deceased was beaten up by a group of drunkards who were Kusbau Primary School students and Gavstoa boys,” he said.
“It was alleged that the suspects threw stones at the deceased’s house.
“He came out to talk to them but an argument took place and they beat him up.
“One suspect, who is a grade seven student of Kusbau Primary, has been identified.
“Others are still at large.” Madang police urged the deceased’s family to lodge a report at the station.