Police in Central Province praised for presence at land hearing

Members of the public in the Central Province have expressed appreciation to the police at the Tulagi Police Station for assisting in what was described ‘a tense land hearing’ held at Semege substation between17-19 April 2018.

It is alleged on Monday 16 April 2018, a heated argument broke out between disputing parties, where the plaintiff in the matter was nearly attacked by angry people. The hearing was called off because of this. The Deputy Premier of Central Province then formally requested police presence at the next hearing, which police attended.

Provincial Police Commander (PPC),Central Province, Superintendent Patricia Leta says, “I would like to thank the people who attended the hearing for the good behaviour shown and respect rendered to my officers for the duration of the hearing, which ended on 19 April 2018 peacefully.”

“More than 500 people attended the hearing and thankfully the presence of the police ensured that the hearing continued and ended without any incident,” says Supervising Premier of Central Province, Selwyn Luga

“The police is mandated to maintain law and order where there is a security concern in our communities,” says PPC Leta.