Manus

Police brutality arrests in Manus

Commander of New Guinea Island Region, Assistant Commissioner of Police Perou Ndranou, confirmed the charges of murder against the officers and announced their suspension from active duty.

According to ACP Ndranou, the officers intercepted the deceased George Mandrau and his friends, Glen Wangisa and Gilla Ponau, suspecting them of a previous robbery.

The trio was reportedly subjected to brutal assault with hard objects at Lorengau police station, resulting in serious injuries to Mandrau. Despite being taken to Lorengau Hospital, he tragically passed away.

Buyang students get reading books

The occasion was in commemoration of the life of Late Great Grand Chief Sir Michael Somare.

During the presentation, ACP N’Dranou emphasized the importance of Police and Community Engagement in fostering a good working relationship for better policing. 

"I strongly believe in community engagement because it is the only way to understand our communities and to work together to create a safe and secure environment," he said.

Manus Day 2 of Counting

These are the results after the first two counts for Manus Regional first five:

  1. Charlie Benjamin leads - 276
  2. George Sikin - 126
  3. James Kiele – 111
  4. Kepo Pomat - 57
  5. David Aussel - 36

Counts for the Manus Open seat first five:

  1. Leslie Roai - 348
  2. Job Pomat – 260
  3. Dr. Peter Petsul – 45
  4. Rodney Pokapin – 23
  5. Ronny Knight – 23

Day two of the counting is underway with ballot papers from the Balopa LLG. 

Sema Jack – Kitchen hand to Chef

My little family and I were living in Madang many years ago and after some time with a few in’s and out’s in our lives we decided to come home to Manus where I opened a new restaurant at a hotel called Kingfisher in Manus.

When the management had put the place on rent I asked if I could do something here and the rest was history with the signing of an agreement.

I started the restaurant just recently in December of 2021, and the last couple of months in operation have been rewarding.

Father, Sons Charged With Murder

Manus Provincial Police Commander, Chief Inspector David Yapu, said the three accused allegedly cut the deceased on his leg and other parts of his body with a bush knife.

“The victim was rushed to Lessau health centre on December 30th, 2021, but due to the seriousness of the injuries, he was referred to the Lorengau Provincial hospital and was admitted there.

“He later died on January 3rd,”said PPC Yapu.

Manus Health Authority Gets Assistance

The funds will be used to start the construction of 1000 bed for isolation and treatment facility for COVID-19 and other respiratory disease patients. 

He said the funding is separate from the budget of K15 million allocated for a new modern hospital facility. 

Kavieng boat drifts to Manus

Provincial Police Commander, chief inspector David Yapu, met with them on Saturday, November 6th, on Nauna Island.

The survivors from Emirau Island, in the Murat LLG, travelled to Kavieng on October 26th when they encountered an issue with their engine.

“They drifted out at sea for five days and the current pushed them back to Manus waters and they finally ended up at one of the small islands at Nauna, in the Rapatona LLG,” said PPC Yapu.

PPC Yapu met with one of the survivors, Nedley Leban, and spoke to him about the ordeal.

Laptops stolen from NBC Manus: Police

Provincial Police Commander, Chief Inspector David Yapu, said the suspects forced open the back door and gained entry into the office.

“Therein the culprits stole two Lenovo laptops, a hard drive, a grass cutter, a headphone and a small safe containing K800 for officers’ patrol allowance.

“Anyone selling laptops of similar brand or any stolen properties must be reported to the police as it is an offence to buy stolen goods.”

Police believe one of the escapees that broke out from the police cells on Sunday, July 18th, was involved in the incident.

Police officer on the run

Provincial Police Commander, Chief Inspector David Yapu, said the officer went to the cells and released the suspect after he was offered some money.

PPC Yapu said the suspect, from Rambutso Island, was waiting for his court appearance after being charged for possession of drugs and escape from custody.

“The policeman escaped to Port Moresby when I directed my Police Station Commander and officer-in-charge to investigate the incident,” said the PPC. “He knew he was going to be arrested.”

Shots discharged after argument

Provincial Police Commander, Chief Inspector David Yapu, said the suspect had an argument with his wife when he discharged three shots into the air, creating fear within the community.

The incident was reported to the Lorengau Police Station, where officers visited the suspect’s house but he was not there.

They left a message with his parents, who eventually had their son surrender himself.

The suspect was interviewed and admitted to the offence.