Disciplined forces investigating Boroko clash

THE Royal PNG Constabulary and PNG Defence Force are investigating the clash between their members in Boroko, Port Moresby on Monday, assuring the public that the situation had returned to normal.
At a joint conference yesterday, Police Commissioner David Manning and Defence Force commander Maj-Gen Gilbert Toropo described the incident as unprofessional and unacceptable and those involved would be dealt with appropriately.
Manning apologised for the disruptions caused to the members of the public, saying the policemen seen on video circulated on social media have been suspended.
Toropo said the soldiers involved had been locked up in the military police cell at Murray Barracks and would be dealt with by the military.
Manning and Toropo were summoned by Prime Minister James Marape yesterday to explain what happened and why. “We will deal with any servicemen and women who step out of line as there is no space for ill-disciplined members in the PNGDF,” Toropo said.
“We want to make sure that the people and our government will be proud of the institution that is established to look after the people.”