PNGDF Chief-of-Staff

Over 400 soldiers in Highlands

In a media briefing yesterday, PNGDF chief-of-staff, Captain Philip Polewara, said the soldiers are assisting police with the law and order situation.

Following the June 14th rampage in Mendi, additional security forces were deployed to prevent further unlawful behaviour.

The PNGDF chief-of-staff, Captain Philip Polewara, said the forces are monitoring entry and exit points into the town.

Over 200 troops to be engaged in Mendi

PNGDF Chief-of-Staff, Philip Polewara, says the troops will be flown to Hagen today and make their way to Mendi.

He says at present the situation on ground is tense.

Polewara further confirmed that defence reinforcements have come in from Tari and have set up guards for the hospital, police station and CS properties.