Lone Fijian still in Tonu

ANOTHER Fijian, who is believed to be one of the four Fijians arrested by Buka police, is believed to be in Tonu with Noah Musingku and involved in training an illegal army of U-Vistract,” Bougainville assistant commander of police Peter Nesatt said.
“We are still trying to establish contact with Mr Musingku to negotiate the release of the remaining Fijian.”
He said the police were allowing the traditional leadership in the area to take the lead in the negotiations.
Mr Nesatt also appealed to the people in South Bougainville to help police and chiefs to resolve the matter peacefully.
However, the four Fijians are still in police custody in Buka, awaiting trial for allegedly overstaying their visas by two years and breaching other laws.
Mr Nesatt said no date had been fixed for them to appear before the National Court.
He said the case was taking too long.
“It should be fast-tracked so that the Fijians can return home,” he told The National yesterday.
He said the Buka cell was also overcrowded with detainees awaiting trial.
Mr Nessat said the Fijians were well and cooperating with the police and community.
“They have been conducting outreach programmes in many communities, seeking forgiveness from the people of Bougainville for what they had done in the region.
“They are allowed to move freely in Buka town and have not caused any disturbance,” he said.