Joe Puri

This follows a recent fatal accident at Kilometer 119 along the highway.

The accident last week, claimed the life of a senior policeman while leaving an auxiliary policeman in a critical yet stable condition.

The third passenger in the car was left unharmed.

The North Fly police commander, Joe Puri says that investigations are continuing into the accident and further called on drivers to exercise caution while driving the road during this wet season.

“Drive safe to ensure that you stay alive,” warns the Commander.

In the Western Province, land owners have come forward to allow for 2 hectors of land to be given to the police force to setup of a much needed police barracks.

The North Fly police commander, Joe Puri says that the set up pf the barracks will depend on the police department who will need to officially acquire the land and set up the barracks just on the outskirts of Kiunga.

The PPC spoke about the need for the barracks set up to help boost operations in the border province.