Senior civil servant alleges police attack

By GEORGINA KOREI
WESTERN deputy administrator Rupport Tabua and his family were attacked allegedly by a group of suspended police officers in Daru on Sunday, according to police.
Assistant commissioner of police, border command, Peter Philip told The National that Tabua informed him on Sunday of the incident.
“I received a report and pictures from Tabua and his son and the injuries sustained from the attack,” he said.
“I will deal with the suspended police officers once the names are submitted to my office.
“I have instructed the Daru Police Station commander to reach out to (Tabua) and his family to ensure a formal complaint is registered for an investigation to be carried out.”
Tabua said his home was damaged and he did not know why they were attacked. “My family and I were ambushed at the Daru Police Barracks,” he said.
“I have a broken left arm and stitches on my right elbow,” Tabua added.
“My youngest son is nursing bruises and cuts on his right arm.
“My house was vandalised and damaged, and my family members are traumatised by what had happened.
“I want an immediate investigation to bring the suspects to justice.”
Philip said he would visit Daru after his trip to Vanimo, West Sepik, this week.
“I have just reinstated the suspended police officers and they (allegedly) decided to go and cause trouble again,” he said.
“So I will deal with them accordingly.
“This is the year of law and order, and I will ensure that those undisciplined police officers face the full force of the law.”