Four police officers have been arrested and charged accordingly to the full extent of the law after the rape of a 22-year-old woman from the Central province whilst she was in custody at the Saraga Police Station in 6mile, Port Moresby city.
The Commissioner of Police David Manning addressed this concern today June 6th, 2025, describing their actions as a disgrace to the police uniform and abuse of trust of the communities they sworn to serve and protect.
Commissioner Manning confirmed the apprehension of the officers and expressed his outrage, stating that three officers were responsible for the offence. Their supervising officer will be accountable for failing to prevent criminal conduct.
“A completely disgusting and dangerous criminal act is how I describe it,” said Commissioner Manning.
“Within hours of this horrific incident, two constables and their supervising officer were arrested and are now detained at the Boroko Police Station, including an auxiliary member currently being pursued by investigators.”
The officers have been identified as Constable Jerry Aura and Constable Danny Karaio. The two were immediately arrested. The supervising officer, Sgt Karl Yori, was also arrested and charged with related offences. While a further accused, an auxiliary member, is currently being pursued by investigators.
Commissioner Manning stated that all police resources have been put forth for full investigations, prosecution and conviction of the four officers responsible for this offence.
According to police reports, the three members from the Saraga Police Post detained a man and a woman for false presence; however, after the release of the man, the two constables and an auxiliary member allegedly raped the woman while the Officer in Charge was well aware of the occurrence and did nothing to stop the men who were under his command.
“Last night, Thursday 5th June, the victim reported the matter to OIC Vision City Police Post and Police moved swiftly to arrest the four police officers involved.”
“Specialist investigative units are currently processing the crime scene at Saraga Police Post, while briefs of evidence are prepared for the Courts,” stated Commissioner Manning.
Additionally, Australian Federal Police advisors will be assisting investigators to ensure that all investigative avenues are pursued.
Commissioner Manning expressed his outrage at the actions of those sworn to protect the community.
“Those involved in criminal offences are a minority of personnel that tarnish the reputation of the force and the majority of hardworking police throughout the country.
“A Police Station is a safe place and anyone being brought in must be protected and treated with respect and dignity.”
“The arrest of the Officer in Charge of these members reflects the Constabulary’s commitment to holding supervisors responsible for personnel under their command.”
“I am disgusted and outraged at this incident. I share in our community’s pain that any member of the force would do this to our public. This conduct has no place in our police force or our nation.”
Meanwhile, according to reports, the offence took place between June 3rd-5th 2025, at Saraga Police Station.
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