Growing ethnic feuds, violence in POM
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Growing ethnic feuds, violence in POM
PORT MORESBY: Two University of Papua New Guinea (UPNG) graduates were murdered on Nov 24, 2019, and Nov 29, 2019.
Though both cases are unrelated, it shows violence is prevailing not only in rural ethnic clashes, it is also growing in cities like the National Capital District (NCD) and affecting the lives of all, including the well educated.
It looks like the rural ethnic feuds and culture have found its way into the urban cities in Papua New Guinea, including POM.
PNG Cyber Monitor produces the reports of the murders that were published by The National:
3 dead, 20 houses razed in POM
By MALINDA KALEA POTENT mix of alcohol and ethnicity has left three people dead and more than 20 houses razed in the National Capital District’s 8-Mile settlement over the weekend.
Ethnic fighting started on Friday night after David Dew Kendiyo, who graduated from the University of PNG (UPNG) recently, was slashed to death in a drunken brawl.
The fighting and burning of houses continued until the next morning between Hela and Southern Highlands groups until police stepped in to quell the violence.
Kendiyo, from Southern Highlands’ Nipa, died at the Port Moresby General Hospital at midnight.
Police commander for the National Capital District and Central Acting Asst Comm Anthony Wagambie Jnr said police reinforcements under the command of Chief Insp Tapp Opai and Gordon police station commander Insp Mark Mosinakave were deployed to quell the violence.
He said several people were also injured and more than 20 houses were set ablaze in the early morning riot.
“Many innocent residents have been jolted by the violence”, he said.
“Police units from the Gordon police station, the Forensic Unit, CID and Mobile Squad personnel from McGregor Barracks were at the scene to control the violence and to conduct investigations.”
Wagambie appealed to the warring groups to abstain from further violence and allow police to investigate the deaths, injuries and destruction.
He also appealed to community leaders at the settlement to support police by identifying the perpetrators
“We will maintain a high police presence in the area.
“All must cease fighting,” he said.
Wagambi said such violence resulting in the loss of lives and properties could be easily avoided if everyone resorted to peaceful means to resolve differences.
Police have ordered bottle shops in the area to be closed indefinitely.
“We are also appealing to ethnic groups in other parts of the city not to take part in this feud,” he said.
“Just leave it to us to handle it.”
Ethnic fighting started on Friday night after David Dew Kendiyo, who graduated from the University of PNG (UPNG) recently, was slashed to death in a drunken brawl.
The fighting and burning of houses continued until the next morning between Hela and Southern Highlands groups until police stepped in to quell the violence.
Kendiyo, from Southern Highlands’ Nipa, died at the Port Moresby General Hospital at midnight.
Police commander for the National Capital District and Central Acting Asst Comm Anthony Wagambie Jnr said police reinforcements under the command of Chief Insp Tapp Opai and Gordon police station commander Insp Mark Mosinakave were deployed to quell the violence.
He said several people were also injured and more than 20 houses were set ablaze in the early morning riot.
“Many innocent residents have been jolted by the violence”, he said.
“Police units from the Gordon police station, the Forensic Unit, CID and Mobile Squad personnel from McGregor Barracks were at the scene to control the violence and to conduct investigations.”
Wagambie appealed to the warring groups to abstain from further violence and allow police to investigate the deaths, injuries and destruction.
He also appealed to community leaders at the settlement to support police by identifying the perpetrators
“We will maintain a high police presence in the area.
“All must cease fighting,” he said.
Wagambi said such violence resulting in the loss of lives and properties could be easily avoided if everyone resorted to peaceful means to resolve differences.
Police have ordered bottle shops in the area to be closed indefinitely.
“We are also appealing to ethnic groups in other parts of the city not to take part in this feud,” he said.
“Just leave it to us to handle it.”
Girl facing murder charge
By SYLVESTER WEMURUPOLICE have charged a grade 11 school girl in connection with the murder of a 23-year-old economist in Port Moresby on Nov 22.
The 17-year-old student allegedly stabbed her boyfriend, Samuel Joseph Pumai, of five months during a quarrel in the latter’s rented house.
Samuel, of mixed Western Highlands-Chimbu parentage, was employed as an economist by the Department of Treasury about five months ago.
He was described by many as a young bright economics graduate with great potential for career success after graduating from University of Papua New Guinea in 2017.
The girlfriend, also of the same mixed parentage, allegedly stabbed him with a kitchen knife at 9pm during a quarrel.
She was arrested on Thursday and police have charged her with murder. She is now held in the Boroko police lock-up. Samuel’s father, Joseph Pumai, told The National he was pleased with the police for the quick action to arrest the murder suspect.
Samuel was recruited by the Treasury Department and worked for only five months before his death.
The 17-year-old student allegedly stabbed her boyfriend, Samuel Joseph Pumai, of five months during a quarrel in the latter’s rented house.
Samuel, of mixed Western Highlands-Chimbu parentage, was employed as an economist by the Department of Treasury about five months ago.
He was described by many as a young bright economics graduate with great potential for career success after graduating from University of Papua New Guinea in 2017.
The girlfriend, also of the same mixed parentage, allegedly stabbed him with a kitchen knife at 9pm during a quarrel.
She was arrested on Thursday and police have charged her with murder. She is now held in the Boroko police lock-up. Samuel’s father, Joseph Pumai, told The National he was pleased with the police for the quick action to arrest the murder suspect.
Samuel was recruited by the Treasury Department and worked for only five months before his death.
Economist killed
By SYLVESTER WEMURUA 23-YEAR-OLD economist with the Department of Treasury was allegedly stabbed to death by his grade 11 girlfriend in his rented house in Waigani on Sunday.
Samuel Joseph Pumai, described by many as a young bright economics graduate with great potential for career success, was allegedly stabbed with a kitchen knife in a feud with his girlfriend of five months at 9pm.
Samuel, of mixed Western Highlands-Chimbu parentage, was employed about five months ago and is believed to be a member of the Treasury’s Budget 2020 team.
National Capital District (NCD) Met Supt Perou N’Dranou told The National that the murder was reported to the Boroko police station on Monday.
He appealed to the family of the schoolgirl to surrender the suspect to the police.
Supt N’Dranou said the murder suspect or suspects, who also lived in Waigani, would be arrested soon.
He said police were still investigating the cause and motive of the murder.
However, close friends of Samuel told The National that jealousy was likely the cause of the murder.
Samuel was rushed to the Gerehu Hospital by his twin brother, Emanuel, but he was pronounced dead on arrival. He was stabbed on the right side of his chest.
A weeping dad Joseph Pumai said: “We (family) are all shocked, my son was (allegedly) killed by his girlfriend. I told him to apply and study economics in the University of Papua New Guinea because I found him to be a good organiser and planner who can contribute positively to this country.
“Just five months after gaining employment, he had shown his supervisors his potential to do well for the future of the department.
“I did not know how he worked but his colleagues and supervisors told me at the haus krai that he was one of the best employees that they had recruited this year.
“I did not know that because I was at home but only learnt about it at the house cry.”
Pumai said he spent a lot of money on Samuel’s education and was looking forward to significant contributions from him “to my family and country”.
“Many friends including those abroad attended this young man’s house cry and this is testimony of his good character and potential for work and success,” he added.
Samuel had returned home from his first overseas assignment in Fiji on Sunday morning.
The girlfriend and at least two other women turned up at night and quarrelled with him.
Samuel Joseph Pumai, described by many as a young bright economics graduate with great potential for career success, was allegedly stabbed with a kitchen knife in a feud with his girlfriend of five months at 9pm.
Samuel, of mixed Western Highlands-Chimbu parentage, was employed about five months ago and is believed to be a member of the Treasury’s Budget 2020 team.
National Capital District (NCD) Met Supt Perou N’Dranou told The National that the murder was reported to the Boroko police station on Monday.
He appealed to the family of the schoolgirl to surrender the suspect to the police.
Supt N’Dranou said the murder suspect or suspects, who also lived in Waigani, would be arrested soon.
He said police were still investigating the cause and motive of the murder.
However, close friends of Samuel told The National that jealousy was likely the cause of the murder.
Samuel was rushed to the Gerehu Hospital by his twin brother, Emanuel, but he was pronounced dead on arrival. He was stabbed on the right side of his chest.
A weeping dad Joseph Pumai said: “We (family) are all shocked, my son was (allegedly) killed by his girlfriend. I told him to apply and study economics in the University of Papua New Guinea because I found him to be a good organiser and planner who can contribute positively to this country.
“Just five months after gaining employment, he had shown his supervisors his potential to do well for the future of the department.
“I did not know how he worked but his colleagues and supervisors told me at the haus krai that he was one of the best employees that they had recruited this year.
“I did not know that because I was at home but only learnt about it at the house cry.”
Pumai said he spent a lot of money on Samuel’s education and was looking forward to significant contributions from him “to my family and country”.
“Many friends including those abroad attended this young man’s house cry and this is testimony of his good character and potential for work and success,” he added.
Samuel had returned home from his first overseas assignment in Fiji on Sunday morning.
The girlfriend and at least two other women turned up at night and quarrelled with him.
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