POLICE is now investigating a report published over the weekend in our Sunday Star issue with the headline ‘Armed group to ‘unleash’ second wave’ and says they will not tolerate any armed groups or criminals.
In a statement issued by Police Media Unit Mostyn Mangau said; “I want to make a very clear statement here in relation to the news article that police are aware and investigating this matter very seriously.
“This is extremely a threat to the national security and Police will not tolerate any armed groups or criminals who are taking the opportunity to plan their crimes to threaten the sovereignty of this nation.”
Mr Mangau appeals to members of the public both in Honiara and provinces to play an important role to help spread the message to the people, relatives and friends to avoid fear mongering or spreading misleading information to their communities.
“Such a plan will only affect the lives of our people and essential services in our country. I am urging communities to come forward with information and evidence of any suspicious activities or movement in the communities of such illegal activities.”
He said there are legal avenues available for people to voice their concerns on matters affecting their lives other than planning to commit crimes and breaking the laws.
“We do not want to go back to our dark moments where lawlessness had crippled our beloved country, Solomon Islands,” said Commissioner Mangau.
He calls on the National leaders, community leaders and church leaders to work together with the police to make sure our communities are safe and peaceful.
The police chief also calls on the media to balance stories before publication for public consumption as such reports will only cause fear and panic to the people.
