Cops want to broker peace to end Wau’s bloodbath

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Cops want to broker peace to end Wau’s bloodbath

PORT MORESBY: A police team to broker peace needs to be set up to resolve the deadly ethnic fighting that broke out in Bulolo’s Wau on March 27, 2022, Morobe commander Superintendent Jacob Sinhura says.

“We have seen lives lost, properties destroyed and peple made homeless. Now, while we are carrying out our duties, we have to come up with a team to look at negotiating for peace,” he added.

To date, the fighting has claimed nine lives, the destruction of more than 100 houses and the arrest of 20 suspects.

And police believe outsiders were supplying weapons or firearms to the tribal fighters.

The news update was published by The National:

Peace unit needed to end feud

April 21, 2022The NationalMain Stories

By JIMMY KALEBE
A POLICE team to broker peace needs to be set up to resolve the deadly ethnic fighting that broke out in Bulolo’s Wau on March 27, Morobe commander Superintendent Jacob Singura says.
“We have seen lives lost, properties destroyed and people made homeless. Now, while we are carrying out our duties, we have to come up with a team to look at negotiating for peace,” he added.
To date, the fighting has claimed nine lives, the destruction of more than 100 houses and the arrest of 20 suspects.
And police believe outsiders were supplying weapons or firearms to the tribal fighters.
Singura said it was clear more than just investigation and arrest were required to resolve the feud.
He said police presence in Wau now was to maintain law and order, make arrests and prosecute suspects but above all, to ensure people enjoyed a peaceful environment.
“We have arrested suspects from both sides of the warring parties. There have been calls by the public saying some of those arrested were witnesses who did not take part in the fighting.
He said now was not the time to figure out who they (fighters) really were. “You can be a victim, suspect or complainant. Only after thorough investigations are completed can we say who are the culprits,” he added.
Singura said the public must understand and leave it to the police to complete their job and pave the way for peace talks among the warring groups.
“Those arrested will be further investigated and depending on the outcome of those investigations, those need to be charged, will be charged and those found innocent will be released,” he added.
While appealing to Finschhafen and Mumeng people living in Kapin and Nami involved in the fight to refrain from further clashes, Singura thanked the Bulolo district development authority and MP Sam Basil for their support to ensure this issue was put to rest.
“Further escalations should stop as we are heading into the election.” So, the people have to remain calm and let peace prevail,” he added.

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