Public Solicitor to lead investigation into Alotau clash

THE office of the Public Solicitor will be leading investigations into the Alotau clash between criminals and police on Wednesday, Jan 23, which resulted in the death of three people and burning down of 10 houses.
Milne Bay provincial police commander George Bayagau said that directions were given by Attorney-General Davis Steven following complaints made against his police officers involved in the incident.
Bayagau believes the independent investigator would be brought into the province soon.
“Of interest to the Public Solicitor-led investigation is the conduct of policemen prior to, during and after the incident on January 23,” Bayagau said.
Meanwhile, the situation in Alotau is quiet and business has returned to normal.
Police continue with their constant presence in Alotau to keep watch of notorious criminal Tommy Baker and his gang members.
Bayagau could not comment further on arrests made so far, however, he confirmed investigations were continuing in relation to the death of the provincial legal officer, burning of police houses, break-and-enter into shops, stealing of an automated teller machine, and the death of a woman and her son.