NCD Police

 Three Wabag men were arrested after police found a home made gun in their possession while a Hagen man was also taken in after he tried to stab another Hagen man during the fight.

Reports state that the fight started when a group of Hagen men fought some Wabag men after an argument broke out during a drink up late last night.

Two Hagen men were treated at the Port Moresby General Hospital while a Wabag is being monitored after sustaining stab wounds to his back.

The man, from the Goilala district, was drunk and wanted to bash his wife who was going to the Yakapilin second hand market with her sister when he tracked her down from their Gerehu home and confronted her.

Police report that the man was heavily under the influence of home brew alcohol when he punched his wife. He was subdued by a group of men who were standing at the bus stop area.

The 29 year old man was angry with his 26 year old wife after he suspected that she was cheating on him with a co-worker.

The car was taken from a family at 9 mile earlier this month when they were held up by three armed men while travelling to their 14 mile home.

The Hagen family reported the matter to police who have been investigating the case.

Police state that the car was reported seen by  members of the Vadavada community and was recovered by a unit on patrol in the area.

Meantime another car was recovered outside the mangrove patches growing in the Taurama housing estates adjacent to the Taurama army barracks this afternoon.

The man was intercepted by a Hohola patrol unit who were alerted by a tip-off that the man would be at the main bus stop.

Shocked bus passengers and a few motorists were stunned as the driver was taken away by police officers.

The man had reportedly bashed up his wife on New Year’s eve after he had come home and realised that his dinner was not ready.

The wife has received treatment for a dislocated shoulder and bruised face.

PNG Loop was told that no major incidences were reported with only minor incidences of drunk and disorderly behaviour.  

Two youths were arrested this morning at the Boroko shopping area for being under the influence of Marijuana.

Both suspects aged 15 and 17 are now detained at Boroko. In another incident a man was arrested this morning near the Yakapilin second hand store for exposing himself in public.

The man aged 29 was under the influence of home brew and exposing his private parts to woman at the market area. Charges have yet to be laid on him.

Moresby North-East - Labi Amaiu,  Moresby North-West – Michael Malabag,  Moresby South – Justin Tkatchenko and NCD Regional – Powes Parkop, are the electorates and MPs in the nation’s capital.  

The NCD police boss questioned why local parliamentarians failed to financially help fund the festive season operation in the city.

“Four MPs have failed us financially.”

He added that police need more vehicles to show presence.

“We need five cars in each station to complement the operations.”

Kalaut told a media briefing on New Years Eve that 400 police personnel will be on duty.

He has advised city residents to respect one another when celebrating.

The NCD/Central Commander added that Down Town Port Moresby, Kaugere, Gerehu, Morata and all settlements will have full police presence throughout the festive period. 

Kiap spoke with PNG Loop at the University roadblock last night highlighting that he had more than five units on hand  last night to assist police at road blocks and checks  last night.

Kiap also commended the efforts of all the police personnel, saying his officers stood ready to assist with policing needs.

Kiaps says his reservists will assist in all festive operations throughout the city,  and adds that all his officers will be monitored.

This stems from the case of the video that showed police men intimidating a woman to swallow condoms which has sparked outrage among many online users both within and outside the country.

A protest calling for an End to Police Brutality, Stop Violence against women and Human Rights Abuse is being called for as many users have expressed outrage and disgust at what was documented in the video that was uploaded on Facebook.

NCD Central Commander Sylvester Kalaut says the main thing to focus on is to reach the victim and ensure that she has timely access to health services as well as police and legal help.

Kalaut says that relatives have spoken with him while also handing over the name of at least one of the officers alleged to have been involved in the gruesome act.