The New Ireland Government after meeting with acting Provincial Police Commander Maurice Itoro, the Police Mobile Squad Leader, Business community representatives, community leaders of affected areas, the NIPA administration, the Law and Order Committee and the Namatanai Open MP Walter Schnaubelt over the past two day has instructed for the enforcement of the full force of the Law without Discrimination.
“We are now at war with the criminals, we will not tolerate any Raskolism. Whether they are from New Ireland or outside provinces it does not matter. But you must treat them humanly when making arrests,” said Sir J.
Sir J said all of New Ireland must join hands together to clean up the whole of New Ireland moving forward. “We must support the work of the Riot Police, they are here to carry out a mission. We must not let a minority of trouble makers take away the rights and freedoms of the rest of our law abiding citizens.”
The business houses have been guaranteed security and urged to resume normal business hours.
A curfew will be implemented with proper timing to be confirmed. However Governor Sir J instructed it should not be prolonged to more than 10 days so rights and freedoms of all people living in New Ireland are not infringed.
Director for Law and Order, Edward Wesley, said according to intel received most of the big criminal elements don’t stay in one place for long and are always on the move thus the need for the curfew.
It was found that there is a need to clean up the police force locally as they have become compromised and not able to carry out their duties effectively.
Also highlighted was the issue of customary landowners selling their land cheaply to settlers from outside provinces.
Governor Sir J has instructed for the Vagrancy Act 2011, in force since 2012 as legislated by the New Ireland Assembly to be implemented.
“When you reside in New Ireland, You become a New Irelander. There is no need for you to practice regionalism because this also creates another set of problems including disunity. Those repatriated will cease to enjoy all government subsidy and other assistive policies such as free and subsidized education, Old and Disabled pensions, roof over heads and Solar lighting.”
The Law and Order Committee has been instructed to come up with a precise Rules of Engagement to kick start operations.
“Leave no stones unturned until we rid New Ireland of these killers and criminals.
Governor Sir J officially addressed the Mobile squad, Kavieng police and correctional services officers in the afternoon at the Peter Torot Hall.
“It is incumbent on us as leaders and custodians of the peoples trust to ensure the viability and enforcement of the Rule of Law is felt and owned at all levels of communities through the maintenance of Law and Order.
I expect professional conduct and discipline from all facets of the Law and Justice Sector. Stick to your Rules of Engagement. Your integrity, dedication and professionalism to your code and this cause is pivotal to making New Ireland Province peaceful and safe again. I take this time to thank you for taking up this challenge and responsibility in working with my government to eradicate New Ireland of ‘undesirables.’