Provincial Police Commander Robert Gesa

Murder cases concerning: Police

PPC Gesa told this newsroom recently that about 3 to 4 killings on average are reported per month throughout the province.

He said since taking up post as the new PPC for the province, there is great concern over the number of murder cases that arise from petty arguments.

The PPC noted that most of these killings are somewhat considered a norm and occur following the consumption of alcohol or more specifically, homebrew.

Sandaun anticipates peaceful polling

“We will not experience a problem,” Provincial Police Commander Robert Gesa said.

The police boss said people in the province are peaceful and they have proven that during the nomination and campaign periods of the 2017 National Election.

PPC Gesa appealed to those in the international border province to continue their daily activities and conduct business as usual.

Meanwhile, the PPC has sent a request to the Police Commissioner to approve the engagement of 60 auxiliary police personnel to support police election operations in the province.

Quick Response Unit to aid Sandaun

Provincial Police Commander, Robert Gesa said the 16 member unit will help to secure the border province at the latter part of the 2017 National Election.

PPC Gesa said it’s a directive from the Police Commissioner because of the international border with Indonesia.

The unit will be brought into the province from Port Moresby.

Meanwhile, the PPC has sent a request to the Police Commissioner to approve the engagement of 60 auxiliary police personnel to support police election operations in the province.

No security threats on WSP polling

Provincial Police Commander Robert Gesa told Loop PNG “there are no direct threats that may (raise) concern at this stage”.   

He confirmed that ballot papers for West Sepik Provincial, Aitape-Lumi, Nuku, Telefomin and Vanimo Green River Open seats were delivered to Vanimo on Saturday on board an Australian Defence Force Hercules plane.

PPC Gesa is optimistic polling for the province will be trouble free, like what had been experienced during the nomination and campaign period.

Police report K20, 000 robbery in Vanimo

Gesa told Loop PNG that the robbery happened last Sunday between 11 -12 pm, where six armed men robbed Low-lie shop outside Vanimo Town.        

“About six suspects armed with pistols held the Chinese couple who are the shop owners, and stole over K20,000 cash and took off.”

PPC Gesa said an hour after the incident the stolen vehicle, a taxi which was used for the robbery was recovered parked on the side of the road, after Waramo Village.

He said the taxi was stolen from the driver, who was tied up and thrown into the bush opposite Don Bosco Secondary.