by Mickey Kavera โ EM TV, Port Moresby
A senior police investigator and his family were attacked last night.
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Patrick Premenga is part of the investigating team tasked to affect the arrest of Prime Minister Peter OโNeill.
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However, policemen alleged to be associated with the Prime Minister retaliated by mobilising and attacked the investigator and his family.
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The incident happened under cover of darkness last night. Heavily-armed policemen surrounded the premises and held Patrick Premenga and his family under house arrest.
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They demanded for Premenga to not serve them with contempt charges.
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Mr Premenga said the incident has affected him and his family. The neighbours were also traumatised but too scared to recall what had transpired.
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Mr Premenga is appealing to the police hierarchy to maintain control and command following the incident.
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He also wants the Prime Minister to be aware of what is happening amongst members of the disciplined force.
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In recent times, police have used excessive force against the public, one such case being Francis Essy, a lecturer at UPNG. He was brutally attacked by rogue policemen but survived to tell his story. So far, five policemen have been suspended.
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However, Francisโs personal belongings are yet to be returned to him. He has also appealed for control and command in the police force.
