The National Capital District (NCD) police have intensified their search for a Papua New Guinea Defence Force (PNGDF) soldier who is the prime suspect in the brutal murder of Lina Numbalihi. The suspect, who was the deceased’s partner, has been evading police custody since the incident on February 8th, 2025, prompting a widespread manhunt. NCD Metropolitan Superintendent Silva Sika confirmed that while police have received reports regarding the fugitive’s whereabouts, they are working to verify these leads before acting. The Criminal Investigation Division (CID) has been actively pursuing the case, with Superintendent Sika appealing to the suspect to surrender himself…
Author: E'lle- Gore YASI
The National Capital District (NCD) Police have arrested one suspect in connection with the brutal rape and murder of a woman from Central Province at Watermark Estate, Baruni, in the early hours of this morning. NCD Metropolitan Superintendent (Met Supt) Silva Sika confirmed this while interviewed by PNG HAUSBUNG. Met Supt Silva Sika described the incident as one of the most horrific gender-based violence (GBV) cases in the city’s history. Met Supt Silva Sika confirmed the arrest, stating that the suspect is currently in police custody and undergoing interrogation. “We will ensure that all those involved in this crime are…
The Consultative Implementation and Monitoring Council (CIMC) certifies Thirty-Five (35) ward members in Southern highlands on Participatory Budget and Planning Information Workshop in Mendi on February 7th, 2025. This memorable milestone now equips 35 individuals to take the lead and assist in social development in their local area. This achievement was thanks to the Consultative Implementation and Monitoring Council’s (CIMC) collaboration with the Department of National Planning and Monitoring, and Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC). These fine establishments hosted a weeklong information workshop aimed at giving citizens at the ward level an increased opportunity to exercise their constitutional rights to…
The National Capital District Force 10 busted a total of five armed men after failed robbery attempt. All five suspects were apprehended by the member of the NCD Force 10 after a failed attempt to rob the 2Fast Motors on February 11th , 2025. NCD/Central Commander Acting Assistant Commissioner of Police (A/ACP) Benjamin Turi reported that one suspect was shot and wounded while attempting to escape. The others were captured and are now in custody awaiting charges. According to Commander Turi, the interrogation has identified the perpetrators were not related or from the same regions. However, they possess a mutual…
The National Capital District (NCD) Metropolitan Superintendent, Silva Sika, has urged the alleged murderer of the young woman last weekend to surrender peacefully. Following the death of the young woman in the nation’s Capital that occurred on the 8th of February 2025, Met Supt Sika, has issued a warning to the suspect to give up and let the law take its course. Met Supt Sika told PNG HAUSBUNG that the suspect was identified as a member of the Papua New Guinea Defence Force who remains at large. The father of the deceased is also a long serving public servant member…
The National Capital District (NCD) and Central Province Police Commander acting Assistant Commissioner of Police (A/ACP), Benjamin Turi has extended a warning to police to remain committed in respecting and upholding the police code of ethics. Commander Turi stated this while condemning the act from a police officer in Madang who behaved in a disorderly conduct last week towards a medical doctor and highlighting similar cases in Port Moresby last year. He cited a previous case of two NCD police officers who assaulted a doctor at Gerehu Hospital in September last year, which led to their dismissal from the police…
The Tanuga Primary School in Lake Kutubu will soon have a four in one (4 in 1) Double Classroom thanks to the generous support of K304,245 from the Wame Blood Group Of Companies (WBGC). The Managing director of WBGC and FOE Association Inc. Chairman, Johnny Yawari presented the cheque to Atlas Steel PNG on Tuesday 04th February. The total project cost was expected to reach K1 million, factoring in additional expenses such as labor, security, transportation, and freighting. However, the issued cheque covered only the fabrication costs for the building structure and interior fit-out, excluding these supplementary costs. The Foe…
The ongoing tensions between the Kameas and Moveaves in Kerema District, Gulf Province, has left families and communities in Kerema Fish creek unsettled with fear in the end of last year. According to the Gulf Police Major Incident progressive brief, five significant conflicts have left communities dispersed and in fear in the Fish Creek area in Kerema District, Gulf Province following the initial act of violence between the Kameas and Moveaves. These events have heightened instability, causing destruction and loss of life. The first major event took place on on November 27, 2024, at Fish Creek. Armed suspects, collaborating with…
The key significant figures, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Moresby South MP and JT Super 9’s Tournament Golden Sponsor Justin Tkatchenko alongside the National Capital District (NCD) Governor Powes Parkop and Tournament Director Bagelo Solien, officially launched the JT Super 9’s yesterday evening with a show of fireworks in accordance with the nations 50th Anniversary. JT Super 9’s Tournament Chief Executive Mr. Bagelo Solien, who spoke at the launching also strongly reaffirmed his strong stand on “No Violence” throughout the competition, warning teams of the harsh penalties should the 9’s competition bylaws be violated. Mr. Solien concluded by thanking the tournaments…
A Twin Otter aircraft registered as P2-AXL veered off the runway during landing at Kerema airport in the Gulf Province today. The plane came to a stop in a grassy area beside the airstrip, with its nose slightly tilted downward and its tail elevated up forming an acute angle. The Provincial Police Commander for Gulf, Jeffery Lam confirmed the incident, but no further details about what caused the accident or if there were any casualties have been released, but factors such as weather conditions, runway surface, or mechanical issues could have played a role. Local authorities and aviation personnel were…