Four persons arrested for murder of police officer in Bijeljina

(Patria) - A person with initials N.K. from Brčko was arrested on suspicion of killing a police officer in Bijeljina, along with three other persons suspected of being his accomplices, it was announced from the Bijeljina District Public Prosecutor's Office.

From the Prosecutor's Office, they stated that in front of the catering facility Džil in Bijeljina last night, a police officer with initials N.M. was killed with a firearm.

"On suspicion of having committed the criminal offense of aggravated murder, the perpetrator of the said criminal offense with initials N.K. from Brčko was deprived of liberty, as well as three suspects D.S., B.S., and D.Š., on suspicion of having taken actions as accomplices in the commission of the criminal offense," they stated from the Prosecutor's Office.

The statement adds that the murder occurred at 23:57 hours in Meša Selimović Street.

The police conducted an investigation in the presence of the duty prosecutor of the Bijeljina District Public Prosecutor's Office, and all necessary investigative measures and actions are being undertaken.

The media reported that the person arrested for the murder of the police officer is Nikola Kokanović, the son of member of parliament Zoran Kokanović. His son has previously had problems with the law and has been convicted.