POLICE has recorded a total of five rock-throwing incidents during the first night of the 36 hours lock-down on Sunday 29 August in Honiara.
A statement issued by the Police Media Unit said, the five rock-throwing incidents occurred on five different locations in Honiara resulting in the damage of three government vehicles used by the front lines on the night of 29 August 2021.
Police in a statement appeals to the public in Honiara to respect government vehicles used by frontlines during the 36-hours lockdown.
RSIPF COVID-19 Police Operation Commander, Assistant Commissioner (AC) Simpson Pogeava calls on the multiple cultural communities in Honiara to love their country.
“I want to see this nation prosper and its people well protected from COVID-19, to respect our front liners during the 36-hours lockdown.”
AC Pogeava also reminded the public that the only reason this country still enjoys freedom is the direct result of the sacrifices of the many frontline workers.
“They deserve our appreciation, and not to be threatened or thrown at with rocks. Please accord them the respect they deserve,” he said.
Commander Pogeava further calls on communities in Honiara to respect government vehicles.
He also appeals to community leaders and elders to work with the police by identifying the suspects.
“I also urged communities to assist police with information to locate the suspects and report them to police,” he said.
Mr. Pogeava assures the community and the public that police carry out its duty by supporting the Ministry of Health and Medical Services to ensure the orders are adhered to.
“Police will not tolerate anyone breaching the orders under the State of Public Emergency.”
He said the lock down simulation exercise is vital to maintain operational alertness and prepare the response capabilities of the frontline agencies as the country continue to manage COVID-19 should there be any community transmission.
