Mendi town

According to sources on ground, the situation has remained unchanged since the killing of the police officers.

The two policemen were killed in a daylight ambush on Sept 30, 2017, while another officer was wounded.

In fear of their lives, Police in Mendi are now moving around in civilian wear.

Sources state that since the killing, Mendi is yet to see services return to normal.

Shopping centres, business houses, Air Niugini and even BSP remain closed, forcing public servants to travel out to other provinces to use and make transactions.

People gathered as early as 6am and are waiting patiently for late Agiru's arrival.

Security has been very tight as commotion might arise within the people.

The body of the late governor is currently in Mendi.

The body was accompanied by Prime Minister Peter O'Neill and other government ministers.

Police and Defence Force officers have been dispatched to Tari to control the crowd.

All business  houses have closed in Mendi as mark of respect of the late leader.

More to come...