Gideon Ikumu

During the declaration of John Kaupa, member for Moresby North East yesterday, Metropolitan superintendent, Gideon Ikumu was present and spoke of the issues faced during the election in Port Moresby.

He said that apart from the videos of people fighting around the country, many people used fake news to cause unnecessary stress.

Met Supt Ikumu said that many issues and fights were labeled as election-related that caused unnecessary stress

He said a post mortem will be conducted to find the cause of death.

According to eyewitnesses, Police while responding to the fight, opened fire on the crowd to contain the situation. They further alleged that the deceased man from Wanigela was a victim in the shooting.

The Met Sup said investigation is underway adding that those responsible for the death will face the law.

“Police officers will face the law if they caused the death,” he stated.

"It is very peaceful. Even with the government delegation coming over for the opening of the Kavieng official residence, there was no need to request for extra manpower," PPC Ikumu told Loop PNG.

"The only issues we have are homebrew and drug abuse, with crimes related to them."

The PPC pointed out the similarity in crimes in the province with those in East New Britain, including sexual offences.

The Official Government Residence Kavieng was opened on Friday by Prime Minister Peter O’Neill.