Address petty crimes in public places
I WAS in a rush heading towards the Gordon-Gerehu bus stop.
While I was trying to hop on the bus, a stranger grabbed my hand and abruptly shook my hands in a way that quaked my body.
I idly stood and stared in disguise at what this stranger was doing.
Within a second I realised that I was robbed. It all happened in a blink of an eye.
I felt my right pocket get lighter. I knew my phone was already in the hands of those thugs.
I soared up and down screaming in anger but could not do anything.
Those vendors out there, gave me a word of caution saying “boy you should be careful as this place has lots of pickpockets and bag snatchers”.
My heart cried as I walked sheepishly to the bus.
I was troubled by the essential items contained in my phone.
Everything from lecture slides to tutorial activities, notes which would aid me in preparations for the first semester exams which is drawing nearer.
For sure I can manage that but one thing that made me more apprehensive was the pictures which I had taken with my grandparents at our special gathering.
If I had synced it, then I would be able to retrieve them but sadly no.
I was in a bad frame of mind.
Bringing both feelings of disappointment and sadness.
Bad luck for me at such a time!
I know this is a norm at Gordon and any other centres.
The issue is hardly taken into consideration by the police for so many years as it keeps on happening.
Just imagine a young male is a victim of such cruelty; I am really sorry for our female gender.
I urge the responsible authorities to address such issues posing threat to the safety and security of the general public.
John Seke
4 comments
Really sorry! This problem is commonly practiced in Wewak Town.. Those thefts are very smart in monitoring the police and quickly do their business..I think it is best to install CCTVs every streets, shopping centres and bus stops..
Sad Reality!
My brother, join the club. I was once robbed in Boroko car park post office and city pharmacy @ 11.00am 24th August last year, All my valuable items were taken by two hooligans, eating and enjoying life from stealing and Robbing others as a form of survival. Friends, be aware of those who roam around the streets of Boroko will say to you something like “OH YOUR BACK TYRE IS FLAT” please do not make any move. If you do, makesure that your right and left doors must be carefully checked and locked. Automatic doors can be very tricky, Go driver go careful.
This issue is a very sensitive one, common in almost all the urban centres throughout the country. I believe every individual in Port Moresby have their own stories to tell; stories that they have been robbed by those petty thugs. It is a sad reality that people are losing their valuables every single day.
We are talking and pursuing development everyday. Our government should already come to a realization that industries and infrastructural developments are what changes the looks of the country. True development should be people-oriented, ensuring human welfare and well-being, guaranteed security, and a safe and secure environment for all.
PNG is embarking on its Vision 2050 – to make this country a smart, wise, happy and a safe society. It’s 2020 now and any of these sort are not yet tangibly seen. PNGians, please let us stop being policy fomulators only but be doers of it.
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