Aftermath of the soldiers, cops street fight in Boroko

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Aftermath of the soldiers, cops street fight in Boroko

PORT MORESBY: Police and military police are investigating the shocking and embarrassing street fight between soldiers and policemen in Boroko on Monday (Nov 22, 2021).

In a joint media conference yesterday, Police Comm David Manning and Defence Force commander Maj-Gen Gilbert Toropo described the incident as unprofessional and unacceptable and that those involved would be dealt with appropriately.

The two disciplined forces remain intact and will provide ample security to ensure a safe and secure 2022 Genewral Election, both Comm Manning aand Maj-Gen Toropo said.

Prime Minister James Marape also condemned “the use of force and breaking of the law” in the fight between soldiers and policemen.

He summoned Comm Manning and Maj-Gen Toropo yesterday (Nov 23, 2021) morning to provide an explanation on the incident.

The news update was published by The National:

Disciplined forces investigating Boroko clash

November 24, 2021The NationalNational

THE Royal PNG Constabulary and PNG Defence Force are investigating the clash between their members in Boroko, Port Moresby on Monday, assuring the public that the situation had returned to normal.
At a joint conference yesterday, Police Commissioner David Manning and Defence Force commander Maj-Gen Gilbert Toropo described the incident as unprofessional and unacceptable and those involved would be dealt with appropriately.
Manning apologised for the disruptions caused to the members of the public, saying the policemen seen on video circulated on social media have been suspended.
Toropo said the soldiers involved had been locked up in the military police cell at Murray Barracks and would be dealt with by the military.
Manning and Toropo were summoned by Prime Minister James Marape yesterday to explain what happened and why. “We will deal with any servicemen and women who step out of line as there is no space for ill-disciplined members in the PNGDF,” Toropo said.
“We want to make sure that the people and our government will be proud of the institution that is established to look after the people.”

 

Police, military united

November 24, 2021The NationalMain Stories

By SYLVESTER WEMURU
THE two disciplined forces remain intact and will provide ample security to ensure a safe and secure 2022 general election, say Police Commissioner David Manning and Defence Force Commander Maj-Gen Gilbert Toropo.
In a joint media conference yesterday, they assured the nation that the two forces would always work together to serve the people.
They said the clash between policemen and soldiers in Boroko on Monday would not damage their relations as members of the national security force.
They said any member of the disciplined forces who stepped out of line, such as what happened on Monday, would be dealt with accordingly.
Manning said the police officers involved in the assault of a soldier had been suspended.
Police are awaiting a statement from the assaulted soldier to lay charges on the policemen.
Manning and Toropo apologised to the people for what had happened and assured the public that they were investigating the matter.
Both men were summoned by Prime Minister James Marape yesterday to explain the incident.

PM condemns ‘use of force, breaking law’ during fight

November 24, 2021The NationalNational

PRIME Minister James Marape has condemned “the use of force and breaking of the law” following a clash between policemen and soldiers in Port Moresby on Monday.
He summoned police Commissioner David Manning and Defence Force Commander Maj-Gen Gilbert Toropo yesterday morning to provide an explanation on the incident.
“I am appalled that members of our two disciplined forces resorted to the use of force and breaking of law to resolve a law and order issue,” Marape said in a statement.
“Police and soldiers are supposed to be the most disciplined of people.
“It is very disappointing to see such breakdowns happening and continuing.”
Currently in charge of both forces as defence minister, Marape directed soldiers involved in the altercation “to immediately withdraw to your barracks” and for the commander and commanding officers to immediately restore order at Taurama Barracks.
He said most soldiers were hardworking and many times put their bodies on the line.
“Do not allow the ill-discipline of a few and the ill-response of police allow a resolvable situation get out of hand,” he said.
Marape wants a joint police and military investigation into the matter.
He said the Government never tolerated that behaviour and “will not entertain it in any way”.
“Matters of genuine concern have to be handled lawfully. This is the only way,” he said.

Govt, police and military should be accountable for members’ fight: CEO

November 24, 2021The NationalNational

By DALE LUMA
BRIAN Bell Group chief executive officer Cameron Mackellar says the Government, the police and defence force should be accountable for the fight between members of the two disciplined forces in Port Moresby on Monday.
A number of businesses operating in Boroko, including the Brian Bell’s Boroko Plaza, were affected by the violence and had to close for a period of time.
“The whole situation between the police and army was deplorable and put many civilians at risk as they all fled for their lives,” Mackellar said.
“The Government, head of the police and head of army need to be accountable for this matter and the grotesque violence which was seen by many of us and captured on so many smartphones, presently being shared around the world on social media.
“The whole situation was completely avoidable and has brought shame on PNG.
“Let’s hope the perpetrators are brought to swift justice and we never see this type of incident again. “Our business was certainly impacted by the dramatic situation and we like all businesses in Boroko closed for a period of time when the situation unfolded.”
Mackellar said they would feel the effects for several days because many people would avoid Boroko.
National Superannuation Fund chief executive officer Ian Tarutia said they had to close around noon and sent members to the Waigani office.
“We were informed of a skirmish between feuding parties,” he said.
“As a safety precaution, we shut our Boroko office.
“None of our members and staff were affected.”
Westpac said their operations at the Boroko branch was not affected.

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