The Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary’s Special Operation is soon to commence but for the public, it has been confirmed that there will only be police personnel conducting the operation.
Deputy Commissioner of Police Operations Donald Yamasombi has confirmed that no other security personnel from sister forces, the Papua New Guinea Defence Force and Correctional Services of Papua New Guinea, will be engaged to take part in the operation.
“No personnel for the DF or CS are engaged in this ops, only police. But, I have special Units of Water Police, Police Bandsmen, Special Services Division and K-9 Units deployed to assist the NCD Operation Units,” Yamasombi said.
He further added that this is like having extra boots on the ground and it surely looks like the coming days will see men in blue to be patrolling the city in order to maintain peace and safety for the capital.
“It’s really the Police Commander in NCD to take lead, I am supporting him with extra men, at certain strategic locations especially in the evenings. Please, do appreciate the fact that I have men at busy roundabouts, bus stops and shopping areas,” the DCP stated.
In light of recent events, such as the fighting at Sabama between the Kirakira villagers and the settlers, police in NCD will be looking to minimize such incidents and deal with them with precise efficiency and foster a friendly relationship with the General Public.