Messages about the national disobedience days, starting today, May 19, has been circulating widely via the social media, WhatsApp, emails and texts.
Provincial Police Commander for Lae, Anthony Wagambie Jnr has assured the people of Lae that police will be continuing normal operations and all suburban stations from Three-Mile to West Taraka and Tent City will be open for business.
Wagambie Jnr said police will be there to maintain public safety for all citizens, both local and foreigners in Lae.
He says vigilance will be on any opportunist who tries to disrupt, harm others or properties by taking advantage of the situation. Lae police will remain neutral and carry out their duties in protecting life and property.
He clarified that Unitech students will have nothing to do with this and they will maintain their stance in awaiting the response to the petition from the Prime Minister.
The issue of public disobedience is for individuals to decide whether they want to stay home or go to work, school or their normal daily activities. This is up to each individual to decide.
Lae police will be out and about to protect properties and people who wish to carry on their normal activities and will be ready for anything that might arise.
Wagambie Jnr appealed to all city residents to remain calm as police will be on patrol in all areas, including bus stops and shopping centres, to ensure public safety.