The notorious Wapenamanda District tribal fight erupted again on Monday in Enga province.
The crime scene left one individual in critical condition following a shootout from his rival.
The Enga Provincial Police Commander (PPC) Mr. George Kakas in an interview with PNG HAUSBUNG said that the incident is news to police after almost a year of peace, and they now plan to minimize the dangers before it can escalate even worse.
“We have police units patrolling the fighting area to ensure security to the innocent locals.”
“We also have police units in Wapenamanda High School, Hela Opene Polytech institute and Unda Health Centre to protect and allow services to maintain operation.”
Kakas stressed that there are responsible warlords still in the midst that need to be apprehended and put behind bars.
According PPC Kakas the tribes have been quarrelling over land for many years and have been absentminded of the destruction done to the local land and its people.
“We have units attending investigations to find the root cause of the incident and who is responsible.”
Furthermore, PPC stressed the locals who refuse to contact authority in times of danger.
“I appeal to the people to be more accountable and responsible and contact the authorities when danger is present.”
“Stop protecting these culprits or you might not be so lucky next time you sense danger.”
Police units have been tasked to patrol the area to provide security at this time to maintain law and order.