Witnesses in the Mt Hagen-Pangia clash at Tete settlement, Port Moresby, have stepped in to help police.
The fight, which started on Sunday, claimed the lives of two people while several injuries were also reported.
The incident was allegedly instigated by a woman vendor at one of the community markets just near the settlement.
However, since yesterday, the situation at the area between the Gerehu Yumi Yet compound has been contained.
This was revealed by the Gerehu police station commander (PSC), Robert Kurei.
The PSC noted that on Monday, both parties from the Hagen and Pangia communities agreed to let police handle the situation.
He said they have all laid down their weapons and will let the police do their ground work.
He is positive the main suspect will be identified in no time by the Criminal Investigation Department, as the incident had occurred in the public eye.
The PSC also revealed that one of the victims injured during the fight was discharged on Tuesday. He will also be called in to give his statement.
PSC Kurei has given the assurance that the area is safe for public movement.
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