Man nabbed for Sabama ethnic clash

News that matter in Papua New Guinea

Image for illustration only. For image info, go to https://asiapacificreport.nz/2022/10/11/when-will-enough-be-enough-port-moresbys-struggle-with-ethnic-war/

Man nabbed for Sabama ethnic clash

PORT MORESBY: Metropolitan Supt Gideon Ikumu says National Capital District police have arrested a Southern Highlands man over the ethnic clash in Sabama on Monday (Oct Oct 24, 2022).

The fighting erupted between Kira Kira villagers and other people living in the Sabama area.

Witnesses said people ran out onto the road from Kira Kira and from the street near Sabama Market, wielding weapons and began throwing stones.

The fight started after a young woman was harassed by a man from Southern Highlands.

The news break was published by The National:

Man arrested over Sabama fight

October 26, 2022The NationalMain Stories

Metropolitan Supt Gideon Ikumu says NCD police have detained a Southern Highlands man over the ethnic clash at Sabama on Monday afternoon.
The fighting erupted between residents of Kira Kira village and other people living in the Sabama area.
Witnesses said people ran out onto the main road from Kira Kira and from the street near the Sabama Market, brandishing weapons and began throwing stones.
The fight started after a young woman from Kira Kira village was harassed by a man from Southern Highlands.
Ikumu said that the girl had reported this to her father who then tried to confront the perpetrator.
He said that the father of the girl was assaulted by drunks when he tried to confront the Southern Highlander.
“The Kira Kira villagers then came to the aid of the girl’s father,” he said.
A few witnesses said fighting broke out near the market.
“Rocks were thrown and some of us were chased just because we were standing nearby,” one of the witnesses said.
He said that when police showed up, both sides of the fight tried to fight with the police.
Ikumu said: “Police always encountered resistance from assailants and troublemakers.
“We have to overcome the resistance to make the arrest,” he said.
The fighting went on into the night and stopped at around 8pm when police were finally able to calm the situation and arrest the man responsible.
Ikumu said that the man, who harassed the girl, was the same man who was responsible for assaulting the father.
Sabama Market remains closed.

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Growing unemployment rate in Papua New Guinea

Image
News that matter in Papua New Guinea Growing unemployment rate in Papua New Guinea (Employment stagnant since 2014) PORT MORESBY: Employment in Papua New Guinea (PNG) has remained stagnant since 2014 with millions of unemployed looking for jobs. The formal job market currently can only accommodate between 400,000 and 500,000, Institute of National Affairs executive director Paul Barker says. “As more young people enter the job market this year after graduating from tertiary institutions and schools, the chances of securing formal employment is slim. “Employment had remained stagnant despite the increase in potential workers coming out of educations institutions,” he added. Read on for more details as published by The National : Hard to get jobs January 27, 2022 The National Main Stories By DALE LUMA MILLIONS of eligible workers around the country are looking for jobs in the formal sector, which currently can ...
Read more

Sugu Valley tribal war death toll rises to at least 30

Image
News that matters in Papua New Guinea Armed tribal warriors on the move in Sugu Valley. Sugu Valley tribal war death toll rises to at least 30 PORT MORESBY: At least six tribes have been fighting in Sugu Valley (Kagua-Erave, Southern Highlands) since Feb 10, 2019, without any signs of an end and peace. In fact, the death toll has risen to at least 30, up from 11 on May 23, 2019, and the opening of a new battlefront in Sumbura near Poroma with multiple deaths reported in 24 wards. Armed tribal warriors on the march into the forests and jungles. PNG Cyber Monitor had on a May 25, 2019, posting ( https://pngcybermonitor.blogspot.com/2019/05/real-life-rifles-bows-and-arrows-bloody.html Real life rifles, bows and arrows bloody fights in PNG ) highlighted the bloody battle waged by tribal warriors armed with rifles, bows and arrows and knives. PNG Cyber Monitor is again highlighting the plight of the villagers who have been living in fear as reported by The Nationa...
Read more

Sorcery shame for Papua New Guinea in X’mas

Image
News that matter in Papua New Guinea Sorcery tortures and violence are still being practised in Papua New Guinea in this 21st Century digital era. Sorcery shame for Papua New Guinea in X’mas PORT MORESBY: It was international shame for Papua New Guinea (PNG) this Christmas when sorcery reared its ugly head. Six women were stripped, bound to poles and burnt with hot knives as they screamed in pain, watched by an unsympathetic crowd. In a video that has gone viral in the internet, the women were accused of practising sorcery in Southern’s Enga. Police Comm David Manning described the sorcery torture as vile, inhumane, uncivilised, void of any human decency. “Papua New Guinea cannot progress without letting go of these horrific traditional beliefs. We have launched an urgent probe into the incident in Aiya’s Pawayamo village in Kagua-Erave.” The news break was published by The National : Horror torture of women Decem...
Read more