The Commissioner of Police [COP] David Manning has pledged that the Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary [RPNGC] will bear the weight of what had transpired in the Nation’s capital and has advised that an investigation team has been set up to investigate the incident.
Speaking to the media, the COP stated that he shared the same sentiments with many around the country, saying this incident was something that the RPNGC never anticipated to happen, whilst comparing to past incidents.
“I share the concerns of many, in particularly residents of Port Moresby, our capital city. We’ve had some challenging points in our history.”
” It was something that we thought we would never have to experience in our lifetime.”
9 people lost their lives in the mass looting that ran rampage through out the capital, to which the Commissioner lamented should have never occurred.
At the helm of the investigation team that has been set up, Assistant Commissioner of Police and New Guinea Islands Division Commander, Perou N’Dranou will take lead to ascertain facts and identify those responsible for the Port Moresby Madness.
“We have stood up a critical accident Response team and will be headed by ACP N’Dranou.”
Following a National Security Advisory Committee Meeting this morning chaired by the Chief Secretary, Ivan Pomaleu, a number of resolution were put forward to the National Executive Council [NEC], the first regarding the call out.
The main aim of the RPNGC for now is to ensure the city returns to normal.