
07/06/2025
|Tkatchenko Calls for Immediate Dismissal of Police Officers Involved in Criminal Activities
Moresby South MP and Housing Minister Justin Tkatchenko has demanded the immediate termination of three National Capital District (NCD) police officers implicated in a serious criminal incident. He emphasized that such actions undermine public trust in law enforcement and tarnish the reputation of the police force. Tkatchenko stated, "The officers implicated in this disgusting crime must be terminated immediately. How can the law enforcement be trusted if the officers are acting like criminals?" He further urged that these individuals be used as examples to other law enforcement agencies to eliminate misconduct within their ranks .
Police Commissioner David Manning echoed Tkatchenko's sentiments, describing the actions of the involved officers as "completely disgusting and dangerous." He reassured the public that the Constabulary is committed to holding personnel accountable, stating that the arrest of the Officer in Charge of the implicated members reflects this commitment .
This incident has sparked widespread outrage, highlighting the need for stringent measures to ensure accountability and integrity within Papua New Guinea's law enforcement agencies.