Police still investigating condom swallowing incident

Police in the National Capital District are still investigating the incident that took place at the Boroko Police station on Dec 4, 2015 that saw two police officers force a woman to swallow three condoms.

The accuseds Joshua Yawijah (22) of Maia village, Pangia, Southern Highlands Province and female probationary officer, 23-year-old Jacklyn Tanda of Sakarip village,Wabag, Enga Province both returned to court this morning.

They briefly appeared before Magistrate Cosmas Bidar and their case was adjourned to next month to give police time to investigate more.

They were charged for one count of deprivation of personal liberty, two counts of forcing someone to do indecent acts and one count of abuse of office.

Their respective bail of K1000 has been extended. They will return to court on March 16.

It is alleged that Yawijah, while in the company female probationary officer, Tanda and another male police officer on Dec 4,2015 forced a woman to chew and swallow two condoms at the Boroko Police station.

The incident was allegedly recorded by Tanda that went viral on the social media. 

Author: 
Sally Pokiton