The Central Province Police Command received their first of four new police vehicles as part of Hiri-Koiari MP Keith Iduhu and his DDA’s support towards policing in his district and Central Province.
After handing over the keys to ACP Central/NCD Ben Turi, in a brief statement, Mr. Iduhu said, “We recognize the expanse of the province, and we are encapsulating the wider part of Port Moresby. I think this is a timely support.”
He said the other three vehicles will be delivered in the next few days.
The first vehicle will be stationed at Vanapa Brown, while the other two in Hiri East and Hiri West, and one up at Sogeri.
Iduhu acknowledged the support of the Minister for Police Hon.Peter Tsiamalili Jnr, Police Commissioner David Manning, ACP Central Commander Mr. Ben Turi, and all other members of the force who have facilitated the process of obtaining the vehicles.
“We are very grateful on behalf of the people of Hiri-Koiari that we can rest assured to have a safe and blessed Christmas and prosperous 2025. We look forward to working with our communities in the district.”
He said the next step forward in policing in his district is to formalize the Reservist Programme and have it rolled out next year.
He further added that politicians must come on board now and help to improve law and order and not just leave it to the police.
“The need for it (support) cannot be understated. Many a time as politicians we easily throw stones. I think it’s about time we be proactive and do something about it and put our money where our mouth is.”