Sitting PM James Marape is urging all social media users to refrain from causing unnecessary panic and fear amongst the public following incidents of riots in Port Moresby.
In a press conference this afternoon in NCD, Marape stressed that situations in the city came about because of such.
He said the incident on Sunday at SJG stadium didn’t see anyone killed, and two people received injuries.
Marape added that the situation was blown out of proportion by social media causing fear, and this further incited the situation this morning where opportunists took advantage to go on rampage in parts of the city.
The incumbent PM also made it known that if he returns to power as PM after the election, he will seriously look into regulating social media use in PNG to curb such situations from happening in the future.
Marape also urged supporters and candidates to refrain from further disruptions to counting and allow the electoral process to continue.
Meanwhile, NDC/ Central commander Anthony Wagambie Jnr also confirmed that no one was killed on Sunday during the confrontation between supports of candidates.
Wagambie added the social media posts exaggerated the incident stating that 13 people were killed, but in fact, no one was.
Wagambie also stated that instead, the two victims received cuts to their bodies and were treated at the POMGEN.
Wagambie said he is concerned that such misleading information is causing fear in the international community, the business community and the residents of the city and could lead to further issues going forward.
Police are now conducting investigations and have interviewed one of the victims today to assist their case.
He also confirmed that some suspects have been arrested and charged already, nine yesterday and some more this morning.