Public in NCD/Central urged to report crimes directly to police commanders

Sunday, 29 December 2024, 4:11 pm

Acting Assistant Commissioner of Police Benjamin Turi, Commander for NCD and Central Province (left) with Prime Minister James Marape met commanders recently in Port Moresby (Image: Supplied)

The National Capital District [NCD] and Central Province residents have been urged to report crimes, seek assistance, or address police misconduct directly to their nearest police station commanders or section heads.

Acting Assistant Commissioner of Police Benjamin Turi, Commander for NCD and Central Province, emphasized that the region has sufficient police resources to address public concerns.

NCD has ten police stations and one police post, while Central Province operates seven police stations, all under the supervision of station commanders.

Commander Turi urged the public to contact station commanders first for any issues. If their concerns are not addressed, they can escalate them to the Provincial Police Commander [PPC] or the Metropolitan Superintendent for investigation.

To improve communication, Commander Turi shared contact details for senior police officers across NCD and Central Province, ensuring prompt responses to complaints and reports:

NCD Police Station Commanders:

  1. Boroko: Inspector Henry Map - 72272753
  2. Waigani: Inspector Bill Werike - 76124417
  3. Gerehu: Inspector Hamson Tokally - 71509472
  4. Hohola: Senior Sergeant Fabian Kigulu - 71604385
  5. Badili: Chief Sergeant Abel Andrew - 71604950
  6. Town: Chief Sergeant Tinny Morgan - 70353532
  7. Six Mile: Inspector Bruce Amos - 70226474
  8. Seven Mile: Inspector Benjamin Wiai - 72513578
  9. Nine Mile: Inspector Leonard Wai - 72207679
  10. Gordons: Senior Inspector Jeffery Simewa - 72704782

Section Heads [NCD]:

Traffic: Inspector Patrick Lepo - 73686071

Prosecution: Chief Inspector Boas - 70573301

CID: Superintendent Mazuc Rubiang - 70666610

Metropolitan Superintendent: Silva Sika - 71000499

Zone Commanders [NCD]:

  1. Zone One: Inspector Obert Jerry - 71841822
  2. Zone Two: Chief Inspector Tobby Hamago - 73380237
  3. Zone Three: Chief Inspector Tap Opai - 70476039

Central Province Police Contacts:

  1. Central: Inspector Ken Pamenda - 78933525
  2. Kwikila: Chief Sergeant Bobby Ogara - 70262279
  3. Fifteen Mile: Sergeant Ani - 73037951
  4. Doa: Komex Helide - 82424616
  5. Berina: Martin Aikelave - 72295559

Section Heads [Central]:

CID: Danagi Kila - 75221857

Rural Commander: Inspector Jack Wesil - 82453706

PPC Central: Chief Inspector Joseph Salle - 71361184

Commander Turi assured the public that these officers have vehicles and are expected to respond promptly to calls. He encouraged callers to identify themselves, explain their concerns, and state how the police can assist.

“This is to ensure transparency and accountability in police operations,” Turi said.