NCD Police

Vehicle owners urged to be vigilant: Police

NCD Superintendent Operations Commander, Michael Tilae issued the warning to vehicle owners as well.

Commander Tilae said vehicle theft has become prevalent in the city.  

He said the public must take ownership of security measures when driving.

Drivers are urged to be alert always and aware of the vehicles travelling behind or following them.

Tilae said the best option is the drive to a nearest police station if you notice anything suspicious.

Senior police officer arrested

This come after a senior police officer was charged and arrested in a police check at Manu Auto Port last night for drinking and driving.

The NCD Metropolitan Superintendent, Perou N’Dranou, says that NCD police will not tolerate any policeman and woman including commissioned officers who abuse our members who are performing their constitutional roles out on the streets during this Christmas and New Year operations.

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Police warn parents to be more vigilant

The NCD Metropolitan Superintendent, Perou N’Dranou says that there were a number of sexual offences reported during the Christmas and Boxing Day period.

Superintendent N’Dranou said there have been continuous reports of sexual abuse of minors and futher called on parents to keep a close eye on their children, especially girls.

“I urge parents to continue to look after their children properly to suppress and prevent attacks on young children.”

He adds that such cases are becoming prevalent for young people in NCD.

Residents warned against noise pollution

Any loud and unnecessary noise made after 1am on January 1st 2018 will be considered noise pollution and police will have no choice but to interfere.

The NCD Metropolitan police commander, Perou N’Dranou advised that police have also refrain from the burning of tyres as well as setting of rubbish drums on fire at street junctions and the main highways.

Police warn that any one resident that is caught by on duty patrol officers will be dealt with.

1000 personnel to patrol streets: Police Boss

NCD Metropolitan Superintendent, Perou N’Dranou says that the personnel include members of the Mobile Squad, the Dog Unit, Bomana staff as well as the police band and the reservists.

“On that day; New Year’s Eve, we have over a thousand police members on the ground. That is something we would like to remind out residents”.

He said the police have done well so far in the Christmas operations and would like to also continue into the New Year.

Pom residents warned to behave: Police

Police have passed on a very important message for residents to welcome the New Year responsibly.

In a briefing this morning with the NCD Metropolitan Superintendent, Perou N’dranou and his senior officers, Port Moresby residents have been warned to refrain from intolerable behaviors that will put them in trouble with the law.

NCD Police boss said for the residents to continue to behave and celebrate the same way they did during the Christmas period.

March to instill discipline

The Metropolitan Superintendent Perou N'Dranou said the purposes of the station marches is to instill discipline in the officers.

For the march this morning, the Met Supt took the opportunity to brief personnel on what they would be doing in the next couple of days leading into the New Year operations.

This is a new initiative the current police boss has been trying to instill in his officers and to have the force win back public confidence.

This includes making foot patrols an everyday thing in the nation’s capital to increase police visibility.

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Konga case: Investigations hit brick wall

According to police, investigations have come to a standstill, as there haven’t been any new developments.

Police say the case shooting is a very difficult one as no witnesses have come forward to identify either suspects or the vehicle.

The case is still with Homicide and investigators are still looking at it to try to bring forward the investigations.

Described by police as an execution style shooting, the late Konga was driving along the Freeway towards Hohola on the morning of the 24th of August when he was shot.

Police operations to continue into NY

Speaking to this newsroom, Metropolitan Superintendent, Perou D’Nranou, says that road blocks and normal vehicles checks will be conducted as per usual.

He warned however that residents need to keep celebrations of any sort off the roads.

“Police will not tolerate any drivers caught drinking and driving, guilty parties will be charged and dealt with accordingly.”

Meantime, N’dranou commended the efforts of all the police personnel, saying his officers have done a great deal to monitor the roads and residents

NCD drivers warned

This comes after recent road incidences that have taken place this Christmas period.

NCD Police Boss, Perou N’dranou said this was very unfortunate but drivers should know better.

“Drinking and driving has its consequences and the incidents on Christmas were caused because of the drivers own recklessness.”

He said police will not tolerate such behavior and they will be dealt with by Traffic police.

Meanwhile, Traffic police have reported at least six minor incidents in Port Moresby dating from the 24th to the 26th of this month.