The National Capital District (NCD) Metropolitan Superintendent (Met. Supt.) Silva Sika is urging the public to be more vigilant following a rise in crime and violence in Port Moresby city. In an interview with PNG HAUSBUNG, the Met. Supt. firmly emphasized that precautionary measures must be taken by the residents at this time when vehicle theft, armed robbery, violent attacks and petty crime are on the rise in the city. Mr. Sika also said that the violent encounters between groups have also increased fueled by differences between people or drunken brawls, igniting fights that often led to groups joining in, further escalating the situation that could have been resolved normally. Mr. Sika added that the main culprits responsible for criminal behavior or violence are careless and reckless individuals, mostly unemployed, disrespectful and harmful to individuals outside of their local community, and police will always deal with such people. He then urged the public to respect each other as it is key to prosperity and unity amongst people in communities. “Respect must be maintained within homes and communities,” said Sika.