Police Commissioner David Manning said he has received information this evening that the crowds who congregated in front of the National Police Headquarters and the Boroko Police Station this morning had been funded with the intent to disrupt the process of justice.
Crowds of people swelled up in Konedobu and later Boroko when Ialibu-Pangia Member of Parliament Peter O’Neill was brought in to be interviewed and charged for lying under oath during the Commission of Inquiry into the Union Bank of Switzerland (UBS) loan.
Mr Manning said following the charging of Mr O’Neill of three counts of lying under oath, the matter will now proceed through appropriate judicial processes and the accused will appear before a Magistrate.
“As such, it is important for our people to know that police will ensure the protection of Magisterial Services as they go about their work.
Police and other security agencies are effective in identifying people intent on disturbing the peace and impeding justice.
“As this matter progresses, I urge calm and respect for the rule of law and know that anyone who does attempt to cause trouble will be swiftly dealt with and detained,” Mr Manning said.
The Police Commissioner said whilst allegations have been made against the leader, people must respect that the justice process has only just begun.
