Drop in police brutality, corruption in Port Moresby: N’dranou

By CLIFFORD FAIPARIK
OUTGOING Port Moresby Met Supt Perou N’dranou says reports of police brutality and corruption have decreased in the capital since 2017.
“We had a reduction in reports of police involvement with criminals and police brutality on members of the public since I took command in 2017,” he said.
“We also had an improved relationship with the public, especially in the settlements.
“Despite our heavy-handed tactics sometimes, you have been tolerable.”
Supt N’dranou, when handing over the command to his successor Supt Gideon Ikumu, said: “Port Moresby metropolitan command is the most difficult command in PNG and I thank the police management for sending me here.
“I thank the city’s residents for their understanding and cooperation.
“I thank all stakeholders, including non-government organisations, for supporting us.
“You have supported us in providing resources, logistics and training for our members.
“This command will not be successful without the support from stakeholders. I thank the National Capital District Commission for their support in funding police operations.
“I leave this command a satisfied person from what I had inherited.
“I came in with less to offer and leave with much to offer with so much experience.
“I thank the 1,500 personnel for their support and confidence in my leadership. These personnel have included members of the mobile squads, dog units, water police and Bomana Police Training College.
“I leave satisfied and blessed to serve the residents of the city and the people from Central and Gulf who do business in the city.
“Thank you all.”
Supt N’dranou will now be the New Ireland police commander.