The public is increasingly worried about their safety during daily activities in Port Moresby, such as going to schools, markets, or work. This concern follows a recent outbreak of violence involving ethnic groups, including street vendors and bus drivers, during a clash at Gordons Market on Friday, October 18th, which highlighted ongoing issues of crime in the city. The incident began when a bus driver and his crew intervened to stop a thief from stealing from a woman at a bus stop, leading to violent retaliation from the suspect’s colleagues and damage to PMV buses nearby. NCD Metropolitan Superintendent, Silva…
Author: Richard NAPE
The Acting Police Commander for North Fly Command in the Western Province, Inspector Anjap Minata says a male suspect is in police custody and formal charges will be laid against him for allegedly murdering his wife, a mother of two kids. PPC Minata said the suspect Nafi Yagea, aged 32 would be formally arrested and charged for wilful murder under Section 299 (a) of the Criminal Code Act when police established all necessary information. He said the suspect is from Iginamabi village in Nomad Local Level Government (LLG) in Middle Fly District in the Western province. He said the deceased,…
It was an exciting day for several Central Police Officers who were conferred their promotional ranks. In the small but significant event on Thursday, October 17th at the Central Provincial Headquarters in Gordons, a select group of dedicated police officers from the Central Province Police Command were recognized for their service and promoted to new ranks. The parade, led by Acting Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) – NCD/CENTRAL Command, Peter Guinness, saw three senior officers rise to new positions, alongside 23 others who were also promoted in what was a symbolic moment for the force. Kicking off the ceremony was…