New Ireland, Provincial Police Commander, Chief Inspector Felix Nebanat, said his men and women will ensure, security for the 2022 National General Election in the province is guaranteed.
He reiterated this upon the arrival of non-sensitive election materials in Kavieng earlier this week.
“New Ireland Police is on par with protecting election materials that is kept under police security,” Nebanat said.
He confirmed that a section of the Tomaringa Mobile Squad was tasked to escort the election team to ensure the materials are safely delivered to its designated destination.
“We have to remain vigilant always in carrying out our duties in making sure this election is safe, fair and secure,” Nebanat said.
New Ireland Provincial Police Commander, Felix Nebanat
PPC Nebanat revealed that his operation order is all set with two sections from Tomaringa mobile squad already on the ground with the PNG Defence Force expected to arrive later this week.
He said the additional personnel from sister forces and will be embedded into his command
structure to give support to the 325 local police in the Province.
Meanwhile PPC Nebanat warned candidates, groups and supporters with the intention to rigg the election to refrain from that intent.
“I will not hesitate to deal with this offence with the highest level of force to appropriately deal with such situations if and when they arise,” said Nebanat.
New Ireland non-sensitive election materials
New Ireland Assistant Election Manageress, Annette Bais also stressed that this election is anticipated to be different from the previous elections with higher risks anticipated according to threat analysis.
However she expressed confidence in the security forces in ensuring the election process comes to a successful conclusion and is carried out transparently and safely.
She confirmed that the arrival of the non-sensitive materials completes the necessary election
materials required for polling as New Ireland prepares to join the nation in going into polls in a week’s time.
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