The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) is calling on the good people of Solomon Islands, especially those social media users to stop inciting posts that will create violence and will cause division among us.
The RSIPF made this call after a post went viral on social media targeting certain Province and its people during the current situation we faced.
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) have arrested more than hundred suspects in relation to the current protest, riot and looting in Honiara.
Commissioner Mr Mostyn Mangau says, “I must make it very clear here that No one is above the law. We are expected to live and make decisions within the principles of the rule of law regardless of our positions in our society. I therefore forewarned that if anybody is found in breach of such illegal activities, Police will not hesitate to arrest and deal with him/her.”
The Governor-General of Solomon Islands, His Excellency has signed into effect a Declaration under the Preservation of Public Security Act and subsequent Regulations giving effect to the Declaration.
The Preservation of Public Security (No.2) Regulations 2021 (LN 334 of 2021) comes into force today and effectively declares a curfew in Honiara commencing today from 26th November 2021 from 7pm until 6am every day until revoked by the Governor-General.
The Governor-General of Solomon Islands, His Excellency has signed into effect a Declaration under the Preservation of Public Security Act and subsequent Regulations giving effect to the Declaration.
The Preservation of Public Security (No.2) Regulations 2021 (LN 334 of 2021) comes into force today and effectively declares a curfew in Honiara commencing today from 26th November 2021 from 7pm until 6am every day until revoked by the Governor-General.
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF would like to clarify rumours and speculation that three suspects arrested by police at Burns Creek area were brutally killed to death.
Deputy Commissioner (DC) Ms Juanita Matanga says, “This is false and wrong information that we should not speculate about. Do not try to use such information to gain people’s attention to do more bad activities against the police.”
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) strongly appeals to the citizens of Honiara to make the right choice by refraining themselves from looting and burning of valuable infrastructures.
“I am very concerned about the current unrest as innocent people have been badly affected by such criminal acts. Obviously we do not want to see any of this happen and we want to make sure that our streets, schools and that our businesses remain open,” Commissioner Mangau emphasises.
Officers of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) allow small canteens to operate outside of main Honiara central business district (CBD) to provide services until 6pm this evening.
Mr Mostyn Mangau says, “Though the lockdown was announced yesterday by Honorable Prime Minister Sogavare for Honiara boundaries our canteens can open until 6pm to support communities during this few hours of lockdown.”
Deputy Commissioner (DC) Operation Ms Juanita Matanga of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) is appealing to schools and business houses in and around Honiara to stay home until the lifting of the 36 hours lockdown that effective tonight (24 November 2021) and will end at 7am on 26 November 2021.
Officers of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) at Noro Police Station in the Western Province have arrested a 20-year-old male suspect who murdered his own father at Arara Camp, Roviana Lagoon in Western Province on 24 November 2021.
Provincial Police Commander (PPC) Western Province Chief Superintendent Mathias Lenialu says, “Initial report stated that the deceased was killed by his own son after they had an argument in the early hours of 24 November 2021.”
The Royal Solomon Islands Force (RSIPF) calls on all citizens of Solomon Islands especially those in Honiara to remain calm and refrain from taking any illegal action following today’s protest that did not turn out to be peaceful.
Please go back to your homes if you do not have any urgent business in the centre of Honiara City. Consider the messages below as responsible citizens of our beloved country Solomon Islands
