The public is increasingly worried about their safety during daily activities in Port Moresby, such as going to schools, markets, or work. This concern follows a recent outbreak of violence involving ethnic groups, including street vendors and bus drivers, during a clash at Gordons Market on Friday, October 18th, which highlighted ongoing issues of crime in the city. The incident began when a bus driver and his crew intervened to stop a thief from stealing from a woman at a bus stop, leading to violent retaliation from the suspect's colleagues and damage to PMV buses nearby. NCD Metropolitan Superintendent, Silva Sika stated, "Crime is a never-ending thing and we the Police are doing our best in reducing the crime rates in the city as much as possible," further urging the public to remain vigilant since police may not always be present when incidents occur. "People involved are being looked into by the Police and operations are being carried out to prevent further escalation on the issue," Sika assured the public. Fortunately, he noted that no one sustained critical injuries during the clash, stressing that "the Capital City is a place where people must be civilized in their actions." He noted that, "The generation today is not like the past," urging the public to stay alert for their own safety and that of others. Meantime, Gordon's bus stop has resumed normalcy, with its usual bustle of activities.