Two brothers Awarded

Brothers 20year old Iowane Savenaca and 18year old Lorosio Civoniceva were awarded Certificates of Commendation by the Acting Commissioner of Police Rusiate Tudravu for their brave actions which led to the arrest of a robbery suspect last month.

The two hail from Wailevu, Tunuloa, Cakaudrove with maternal links to Yaqeta, Yasawa.

The two witnessed an 18year old allegedly grab a mobile phone from a woman who was a passenger in the bus they were travelling in while the bus was stationary at the Rewa Dairy traffic lights in Nabua.

The two who are sons of a former Police Officer pursued the accused and managed to apprehend him in a cassava patch beside the RFMF Engineering barracks.

They then handed the accused to military officers before he was escorted to the Valelevu Police Station where he was charged and produced in court.

The Acting Commissioner of Police Rusiate Tudravu while presenting the Certificates of Commendation and monetary reward at the Valelevu Police Station yesterday witnessed by senior officers applauded the two’s efforts.

“Vinaka vakalevu for the courage and for being great examples for the younger generation and as I normally say combating illegal activities is not the sole responsibility of Police but everyone has a role to play and you two have certainly demonstrated that through your brave actions”.

18-year-old Nasinu Secondary School student Civoniceva said their upbringing and being the sons of a Police officer taught them the importance of standing up to wrongdoings.

He hoped that their actions will help send a message to criminal elements that they will not be able to strike because people nowadays want to leave in a peaceful and crime-free country.

“Am requesting all Fijians to please help Police in preventing crimes around the country, if you have seen or witness illegal activities, seek help and report to your nearest station”.