Wewak Fight

Local Leaders Meet To Find Solutions

East Sepik’s Provincial Police Commander, Superintendent Albert Beli said a peace committee was formed from the 21 landowner groups who were present for a peace meeting on Friday.

The leaders during the meeting addressed the best way to solve the fighting that escalated in recent days and to make sure the solutions they come up with satisfy both parties.

“I want to assure the people of East Sepik that the leaders in the province had come up with ways to slve the issue and business houses will resume on Tuesday.

Police Outnumbered As Fighting Continues

Police in Wewak are yet to confirm the number of people killed in the clash. East Sepik Provincial Police Commander, Acting Superintendent Albert Beli said the situation was tense yesterday with police outnumbered, as trouble escalated. 

He said they tried their best but the situation got out of hand with number of deaths unknown. PPC Beli said an urgent call has been made for additional manpower and back-up is expected to be sent to the fighting zone.