2 youths arrested overnight for allegedly robbing a 14-year-old boy at Kaunitoni Street Vatuwaqa
Always report any crime for quick Police action – ACP Driu

2 youths arrested overnight for allegedly robbing a 14-year-old boy at Kaunitoni Street Vatuwaqa

Always report any crime for quick Police action – ACP Driu

By Vijay Narayan
Wednesday 06/09/2023
Photo:ScreenGrab from FB video

Quick action by Police overnight has resulted in the arrest of two youths who robbed a 14 year old boy at Kaunitoni Street, Vatuwaqa yesterday afternoon.

Divisional Police Commander South SSP Wate Vocevoce says the 14-year old boy reported the incident at the Nabua Police Station whereby the Southern Division Task Force Team was deployed.

SSP Vocevoce says one of the suspects was arrested in Raiwai while the second suspect was arrested along Waimanu Road in Suva.

Both suspects remain in custody as investigations continue.

The incident was captured on video and shared on social media by residents.

People had also called for urgent action.

Meanwhile the Assistant Commissioner of Police Operations, Livai Driu says such incidents will not be taken lightly.

ACP Driu says this was a cowardly act on a young person, and will not be tolerated.

He further says they have task forces and quick response teams throughout the five policing divisions who will be deployed at any given time when serious reports are received.

ACP Driu is also calling on the public to lodge reports or call Police immediately when they witness a crime being committed.

He stresses Police will only act on reports, which is why they have been reiterating the importance of lodging reports as they will not be able to, nor do they have the resources to be running after every issue that is posted on social media.

ACP Driu also says they note that there have been concerns on the handling of reports which has led to the lack of confidence in the lodging of reports, but he assures members of the public that if there are issues on their part, their internal disciplinary mechanisms will deal with the inaction of the officers.

FEATURE NEWS
We can’t continue to protect industries with high import duties while companies charge unreasonable prices – Prof. Prasad
As the cost of living remains a pressing issue for many people with inflation around 4.5 percent, Acting Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Prof...
4 hours ago
LATEST NEWS
Shobna Chanel dance group starts their journey today at International Dance and Music Festival
Fiji’s well-known dance group, Shobna Chanel has officially started their journey today to the International Dance and Music Festival. While ...
2 hours ago

FICAC witnesses can only be recalled if Malimali steps aside – Mason
The Commission of Inquiry into Barbara Malimali’s appointment as FICAC Commissioner cannot recall key witnesses unless Malimali steps aside and ...
2 hours ago

Kishore Kumar trial to continue on April 16th
Former teacher, Kishore Kumar’s trial will continue on the 16th and 17th of April as he earlier absconded bail and breached his bail ...
2 hours ago

4 police officers sent home after alleged involvement in drugs – Tudravu
Four police officers have been sent home after alleged involvement in drugs and people need to trust the system. Police Commissioner Rusiate ...
3 hours ago

Journalists urged to investigate and raise awareness on HIV crisis
As HIV becomes an increasing concern in our country with over 1,000 cases recorded in the first nine months of last year, the Ministry of Health is ...
3 hours ago



fijivillage Straight Talk with Vijay Narayan
Latest Videos

Stay tuned for the latest news on our radio stations

CFL radio frequencies
yb
IN DEPTH
World Radio Day
Radio remains one of the best mediums for news and information for a number of reasons and in situations such as natural disasters and political ...
6 days ago

Health Minister Dr Lalabalavu on fijivillage Straight Talk with Vijay Narayan
Health Minister, Doctor Ratu Atonio Lalabalavu on fijivillage Straight Talk With Vijay ...
14 days ago

PM Rabuka on fijivillage Straight Talk With Vijay Narayan
Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka on fijivillage Straight Talk With Vijay Narayan. The in-depth interview will focus on many issues facing the ...
18 days ago

TOP