Police in Kiunga received support from the Tutuwe Ara Women and Children Association to continue their festive season operations to maintain peace in the community.
The group gave 877 litres of fuel worth K5,000 to the Kiunga Police recently.
The Association vice President, Serah Meroke made the presentation on behalf of the 29 Tutuwe Trust villages along the Kiunga to Tabubil Highway.
Mrs Meroke said after receiving reports of law and order issues and law break down, they stepped in to assist the work of the Police.
“We did our association patrols and received reports of general law and order issues in our 29 villages. We can only do our part by supporting the police with fuel to control the issues in our communities, as they are the authorized personnel by law to uphold peace and good order. We want to celebrate peacefully,” Meroke said.
The Ok Tedi Development Foundation Executive Manager Program Services Eric Kuman on behalf of the association explained the existence of the association and the work it conducts in the communities.
“The women have a Five Year Strategic Plan with focus on development objectives, included is support to the law and justice sector. This donation is as much a part of the plan they are working towards achieving. The struggle is real, police presence is needed in all districts, Western Province is a huge area and with manpower and logistical issues it’s a nightmare. We can only imagine the challenges the police face,” Kuman said.
The Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary (RPNGC) Kiunga Police Station Commander, Inspector Anjap Minata said the donation is timely to assist his officers roll out special operations to monitor peace and order during this festive season.
“To others the donation may seem small, but to us this support is huge. For as long as I can remember, this support is a first. I have spent about 14 years in Kiunga and receiving this support tells me that, the private sector have seen the need of the police,” Minata said.
Inspector Minata is happy and is hopeful for more of such support from the local business community.
