Give top priority to Alotau crime fight

THE events in Alotau has prompted local MP and Minister for National Planning Charles Abel to allocate K200,000 for police to fight crime in the besieged town and Milne Bay, which has reached unprecedented heights.
Did the minister have to wait for another policeman to lose his life before allocating the funds?
Alotau has become a killing ground for police officers as only two years ago another policeman was killed during a robbery and the suspects have since escaped from Giligili prison early this year.
However, I do commend Abel for making the funding available. I also support him in his call for the other four MPs to contribute funds for the police to carry out their duties, especially in relation to operations that require the use of boats or dinghies.
The Esa’ala MP must heed this call as almost 60 per cent of sea piracy incidents occur within his electorate.
Our leaders need to change their approach in the fight against crime from being reactive to being proactive.
Law and order issues must be made a top priority so that a secure environment can be maintained for investors, tourists, and the peace-loving people of Milne Bay.
Yam Haus Advocate
Milne B