Rioters, looters shamed PNG

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Comm David Manning … stern warning to opportunists out to cause public disorder 

Rioters, looters shamed PNG

PORT MORESBY: What the rioters and looters did in three provinces - Morobe’s Lae, National Capital District (NCD)’s Gordon and New Ireland’s Kavieng - on Monday morning was simply shameful.

It was a public holiday declared by the Government as a mark of respect to mourn the passing of the country’s Grand Chief Sir Michael Somare.

Instead of displaying respect, the opportunists chose to shame Papua New Guinea by causing mayhem.

The following day, Police Commissioner David Manning rightly issued a stern warning to anyone attempting to use the demise of Sir Michael to cause public disorder will face the full force of the law.

“It is for and in honour of the Grand Chief that I am appealing to all Papua New Guineans to mourn his death peacefully,” he said.

The full news report was found in The National:

 

 
 

Manning issues stern warning

March 3, 2021The NationalMain Stories

By MIRIAM ZARRIGA
POLICE Commissioner David Manning has warned that anyone attempting to use the demise of Grand Chief Sir Michael Somare to cause public disorder will face the full force of the law.
“It is for and in honour of the Grand Chief that I am appealing to all Papua New Guineans to mourn his death peacefully,” he said.
“Anyone who attempts to use our founding father’s death to cause public disorder, fear and anxiety is now duly warned.
“Police commands nationwide will be out in full force to ensure that opportunists do not use this sad day in our history to create fear and panic.
“Sir Michael was a great champion for peace and unity, let us honour his memory and be united in mourning his death.”
National Capital District Governor Powes Parkop also urged city residents to unite and mourn peacefully without causing any more issues.
“The Grand Chief was a man of humility, unity and peace and these very virtues guided and made him a great man. Respect that,” he added.
Parkop was responding to reports of mass gatherings and looting of a shop.
National Capital District/Central commander ACP Anthony Wagambie Jr said: “I urge city and Central residents to observe the mourning period with respect and care. We have intensified our enforcement operations to ensure public order. This enforcement will be maintained until after March 12 when the late Grand Chief is laid to rest.”
He said a crowd had swelled at the Unagi oval on Monday morning and a rowdy mob attempted to loot a nearby Asian shop but quick police intervention dispersed the rowdy crowd of opportunists, preventing extensive damage.
“Respect the two-week mourning and refrain from causing any more public disorder or misbehaviour,” ACP Wagambie Jr added.
In Lae, Morobe, metropolitan commander Chief Insp Chris Kunyanban has assured residents that police had intensified crime-prevention patrols in the city to maintain public law and order.
In Kavieng, New Ireland commander Chief Insp Moses Itoro said police had also stepped up its crime-prevention patrol to ensure public safety.

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