Statement

STATEMENT (Allegations against Valelevu Police) The individual was brought in for an alleged case of attempted robbery at a pharmacy in Nepani yesterday afternoon.

At around 2pm, the Director of the Pharmacy called Valelevu Police and reported seeing four youths near his premises allegedly armed with pinch bars.

The responding team upon arrival at the scene found the place crowded with bystanders where one of the suspects was handed over to Police where it was noted that he had sustained injuries.

A second suspect was found also with visible injuries and while in the process of being restrained resisted arrest.

While these are the initial information gathered into the alleged roberry case, the Internal Affairs Unit will also be looking into allegations made against police conduct.

As with all reports lodged against Police conduct, if an officer(s) is found to have abused his/her authority, they will be investigated, charged and produced in court like any other citizen.

BRIGADIER GENERAL SITIVENI QILIHO COMMISSIONER OF POLICE