Ruth Apinas

FSV police unit helps Ruth

Ruth met with domestic abuse coordinator of the Family and Sexual Violence (FSV) unit Sgt Job Eremugo today at their office at Gordon’s Police Barracks.

Ruth reported that since she has spoken out, she continues to receive threats from her husband via calls and text messages.

Eremugo confirmed that the matter is now with his unit and will be taken up to the chief magistrate for the family court.

He will represent Ruth to seek a restraining order that was set aside by the family court in Port Moresby only two months after she obtained it.

Arrest policemen for professional negligence: Polye

Opposition Leader Don Polye called on Police Commissioner Gari Baki to arrest and charge those responsible for professional negligence.

Polye was shocked to learn about professional negligence of police officers on a victim of domestic violence.

He made the call when commenting on 42-year-old Ruth Apinas who broke the silence on Loop PNG of her suffering at the hands of her violent husband.

Ruth to finally get help

The coordinator of the Family and Sexual Violence Unit (FSVU), Chief Inspector David Kila, has agreed to meet with her tomorrow (Tuesday).

The mother of three thanked Loop PNG for the support and is grateful that she will finally receive the help she needs.

Ruth told Loop how she lived through “hell” for ten years. In one instance, a bottle was smashed on the back of her head and in a separate incident; a wine glassed was whammed in her face, just missing her eyes.

Police ready to assist Ruth

The Coordinator of the Family and sexual violence unit, Chief Inspector David Kila responded to LOOP PNG’s story at the weekend.

“If you have this abused wife’s contact numbers, please ask her to call me and we will take it from there,” Kila wrote on our shared story on Facebook.

Ruth told LOOP PNG how she lived through “hell” for ten years. In one instance a bottle was smashed on the back of her head and in a separate incident, a wine glassed was smashed in her face, just missing her eyes.