Officers quick response

A team from the Eastern Division Highway whilst on mobile patrol along the Rewa Bridge on Saturday night responded to a request for assistance from bystanders who saw a man jump into the Rewa River at around 11pm.

Officers jumped in after the victim, while another team from WATERPOL deployed the FPB Muaniweni from Wainibokasi.

They managed to rescue the victim who is in his 40s.

The victim was medically treated and sent home.

Chief Operations Officer ACP Abdul Khan says its always great to receive a positive outcome from any report received.

He says the officers acted immediately as their main focus was to save the victim. He has also acknowledged the support of the business community.

"The FPB Muaniweni was donated by Digicel Fiji Ltd and such support of capability assistance to the Fiji Police is greatly appreciated in times such as this".