Baiyer Police Station

The Chief Executive Officer of the Baiyer District Development Authority  (DDA) Mark Kamjua said they are prioritizing law and order and will ensure police are well looked after.

He said they would like to see more police personnel in their district and  therefore  are looking at building their houses.

"We want more police personnel in their district so we would like to strategise on houses first.

This is because the number of prisoners in all correctional institutions in PNG is three times the total number of correctional officers throughout the country.

The total number of detainees throughout the country is over 4,000 while the number of Correctional Service officers stands at 1,451.

With the population increasing, the number of prisoners is also increasing.

Leaders Simon Nais and Bruce Kumin welcomed Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Nema Mondiai into the district while on a visit to police personnel at Baiyer Police Station on Monday.

Both were thankful that their Highlands Police chief had time to visit police personnel on the ground and see how they are carrying out policing in their district.

"I won't go easy on those police personnel who do not perform to expectation but abuse and misuse powers. I will strictly make it my business in my command. If you don't follow simple rules and regulations, I will deal with you,” says Mondiai.

He said this when addressing police personnel at Baiyer Police Station during his tour of the Highlands region.

He says he would like to see more police personnel in the rural areas, where the population is.