Police in Simbu Province are reporting a relatively quiet start to the Easter Weekend, this Good Friday. Simbu Provincial Police Commander Epenes Nili said to kick start their operations, he had a briefing with all his frontline commanders on Wednesday, where he issued both verbal and written directives to all Police Station Commanders in the Province to conduct their own Mini Easter Operations. “We currently have insufficient fuel supplies, but this hasn’t hindered the Police operations in the city and my officers have continued their duties, especially along the highways leading into the Simbu Province.” PPC Nili also revealed that they had two incidents that occurred in the Provincial Capital but quick intervention by the Police, prevented both situations from escalating. “The first incident was regarding the appointment of the Provincial Administrator. There was group of disgruntled people that attempted to disrupt the peace by attacking relatives of the Governor. It was fortunate that police officers were already conducting the Easter Operations and they were able to bring this situation under control.” “I also personally intervened to tell the people that there is no reason to argue and fight and that we must all respect the wisdom in the NEC’s appointment of the new provincial administrator, as he is here to serve the people.” The second incident that the Provincial Police Boss reported regarded that of the petition of the Chuave Open seat. “We received intel that certain individuals were smuggling weapons into the province, to threaten witnesses. I want to assure witnesses in this court case that they will be protected, and Police will not tolerate any threatening of witnesses and court officials as well.” PPC Nili says his Police officers will continue to mount roadblocks on the highway and conduct foot patrols, to ensure that no illegal substances or offensive weapons are brought into the province and added that generally, the people or Simbu are peace-loving people and have they cooperate well with Police in maintaining law & order. He is also grateful to the Simbu Governor for prioritizing law and order and assisting police with additional vehicles to carry out their duties. “I want the people of Simbu Province to have a peaceful and blessed Easter. And if they require police escort to go to neighbouring province for their Easter church activities, we will be there to provide it.”