The West New Britain Governor, Sasindran Muthuvel has given his assurance to take all necessary steps to curb the increasing law and order problems faced in and around Kimbe Town.
This follows a 5-page petition presented by health workers from the Kimbe Provincial Health Authority last week. Governor Muthuvel said the WNB Provincial Government has been funding Police with 10 police vehicles purchased under the PSIP funds.
Muthuvel said with huge funding allocated and provided every year he wants to see policing improved in the province.
“Last year K500,000 was parked with the Chamber of Commerce for easy access by police to support its operation,” said Governor Muthuvel.
Another half a million kina will be given this year he added.
He said the WNBPG is funding the current renovation of the Kimbe Police Station.
Muthuvel said all of this shows the effort of a concerned government to address law and order in the province.
Governor Muthuvel also urged parents and communities in Kimbe Town to take responsibility and provide information to arrest those currently causing havoc in the urban areas. The West New Britain Governor said effective policing will only be achieved if all stakeholders work together.
“We know, the Community knows and police know who are the criminals,” said Muthuvel.
He said these issues are not only unique in Kimbe but is being faced by many urban areas around the country as well.
“We will not let this issue go away, we all will work together and fix law and order in Kimbe Town and in the province,” added Muthuvel.
Meanwhile a Mobile Squad Unit (MS18) have been flown into the province to assist local police as fighting continues in the Gigo and Laleki area just outside Kimbe town.
According to locals more than 10 homes were burnt down during the fight with police exchanging gun shots during the fight. Two have died with many injured as police arrest over 30 youth in that area alone. There were also reports of fights in residential areas like Section 10 and Section 1 within the Town perimeter.
Governor Muthuvel said the Peace and Good Order Committee has met with a few recommendations decided on to deliberate.
“This includes night curfews to begin with,” said Muthuvel.
He also warned those who are instigating fights that WNBPG will throw its support behind police to arrest those responsible.
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