Police operations along the Okuk Highway between Goroka and Kundiawa received a major boost with the official opening of the new-look Asaro Police Station today.
The Asaro Police Station, first built in the early 60s, was demolished and rebuilt by the Constabulary with government funding allocated through the Special Police Assistance Program, or SPAP.
The Chief of Police for the Northern Division, Commander Peter Guinness, represented the Commissioner of Police, David Manning, to officially cut the ribbon and commemorate the opening.
Commander Guinness said he once lived in the adjacent barracks at Asaro while working as a detective at the Goroka Police Station in the early 70s.
“It is refreshing to see the old station replaced,” Commander Guinness said.
“On Monday I officially launched five new duplexes at the Bumbu Barracks in Lae, and today I am opening the new Asaro Police Station within the Northern Divisional Command.
I lived here once as a junior officer, and now I am officiating the rebirth of Asaro Police Station after over 50 years in my current capacity as Northern Divisional Commander.”
He said it was an emotional moment as this may be his last official engagement as he is due for retirement in a few weeks’ time.
“I must thank the Police Commissioner David Manning, his executive management, and the Marape-Rosso Government for funding this new infrastructure within my Command,” he said.
The Commander said these government initiatives would undoubtedly inspire members of the RPNGC to put more effort into their roles and responsibilities in the fight against crime.
“Asaro is a strategic location for police operations along the Highlands Highway,” he said.
“This new station will inspire members of Asaro Police to clamp down on highway crimes including smuggling of firearms and drugs, robberies, traffic infringements, accidents, and so forth.
More importantly, the RPNGC’s overall intent is to maintain security and safety of residents in Daulo and, more so, the thousands of commuters who travel along the Highlands Highway daily.”
“The Marape-Rosso Government, in its wisdom, allocated money under the SPAP initiative, and the RPNGC Executive, under the leadership of Commissioner David Manning, delivered this very critical asset,” he said.
Commander Guinness urged members of Asaro Police to look after the assets well and serve the community with pride and commitment.
The Governor of Eastern Highlands, Simon Sia, Goroka MP Aiye Tambua, and Daulo MP Ekime Mek Gorosahu were also present to witness the official opening of the new-look Asaro Police Station.
Goroka MP Aiye Tambua pledged K50,000 for white goods for the police station.
Mr. Guinness said the local Daulo MP will also donate office equipment and white goods for the station.
Commander Guinness also commended the Daulo District Administration for renovating several houses at the Asaro Barracks as part of this development.
Police operations along the Okuk Highway between Goroka and Kundiawa received a major boost with the official opening of the new-look Asaro Police Station today.
The Asaro Police Station, first built in the early 60s, was demolished and rebuilt by the Constabulary with government funding allocated through the Special Police Assistance Program, or SPAP.
The Chief of Police for the Northern Division, Commander Peter Guinness, represented the Commissioner of Police, David Manning, to officially cut the ribbon and commemorate the opening.
Commander Guinness said he once lived in the adjacent barracks at Asaro while working as a detective at the Goroka Police Station in the early 70s.
“It is refreshing to see the old station replaced,” Commander Guinness said.
“On Monday I officially launched five new duplexes at the Bumbu Barracks in Lae, and today I am opening the new Asaro Police Station within the Northern Divisional Command.
I lived here once as a junior officer, and now I am officiating the rebirth of Asaro Police Station after over 50 years in my current capacity as Northern Divisional Commander.”
He said it was an emotional moment as this may be his last official engagement as he is due for retirement in a few weeks’ time.
“I must thank the Police Commissioner David Manning, his executive management, and the Marape-Rosso Government for funding this new infrastructure within my Command,” he said.
The Commander said these government initiatives would undoubtedly inspire members of the RPNGC to put more effort into their roles and responsibilities in the fight against crime.
“Asaro is a strategic location for police operations along the Highlands Highway,” he said.
“This new station will inspire members of Asaro Police to clamp down on highway crimes including smuggling of firearms and drugs, robberies, traffic infringements, accidents, and so forth.
More importantly, the RPNGC’s overall intent is to maintain security and safety of residents in Daulo and, more so, the thousands of commuters who travel along the Highlands Highway daily.”
“The Marape-Rosso Government, in its wisdom, allocated money under the SPAP initiative, and the RPNGC Executive, under the leadership of Commissioner David Manning, delivered this very critical asset,” he said.
Commander Guinness urged members of Asaro Police to look after the assets well and serve the community with pride and commitment.
The Governor of Eastern Highlands, Simon Sia, Goroka MP Aiye Tambua, and Daulo MP Ekime Mek Gorosahu were also present to witness the official opening of the new-look Asaro Police Station.
Goroka MP Aiye Tambua pledged K50,000 for white goods for the police station.
Mr. Guinness said the local Daulo MP will also donate office equipment and white goods for the station.
Commander Guinness also commended the Daulo District Administration for renovating several houses at the Asaro Barracks as part of this development.
Police operations along the Okuk Highway between Goroka and Kundiawa received a major boost with the official opening of the new-look Asaro Police Station today.
The Asaro Police Station, first built in the early 60s, was demolished and rebuilt by the Constabulary with government funding allocated through the Special Police Assistance Program, or SPAP.
The Chief of Police for the Northern Division, Commander Peter Guinness, represented the Commissioner of Police, David Manning, to officially cut the ribbon and commemorate the opening.
Commander Guinness said he once lived in the adjacent barracks at Asaro while working as a detective at the Goroka Police Station in the early 70s.
“It is refreshing to see the old station replaced,” Commander Guinness said. “On Monday I officially launched five new duplexes at the Bumbu Barracks in Lae, and today I am opening the new Asaro Police Station within the Northern Divisional Command. I lived here once as a junior officer, and now I am officiating the rebirth of Asaro Police Station after over 50 years in my current capacity as Northern Divisional Commander.”
He said it was an emotional moment as this may be his last official engagement as he is due for retirement in a few weeks’ time.
“I must thank the Police Commissioner David Manning, his executive management, and the Marape-Rosso Government for funding this new infrastructure within my Command,” he said.
The Commander said these government initiatives would undoubtedly inspire members of the RPNGC to put more effort into their roles and responsibilities in the fight against crime.
“Asaro is a strategic location for police operations along the Highlands Highway,” he said. “This new station will inspire members of Asaro Police to clamp down on highway crimes including smuggling of firearms and drugs, robberies, traffic infringements, accidents, and so forth. More importantly, the RPNGC’s overall intent is to maintain security and safety of residents in Daulo and, more so, the thousands of commuters who travel along the Highlands Highway daily.”
“The Marape-Rosso Government, in its wisdom, allocated money under the SPAP initiative, and the RPNGC Executive, under the leadership of Commissioner David Manning, delivered this very critical asset,” he said.
Commander Guinness urged members of Asaro Police to look after the assets well and serve the community with pride and commitment.
The Governor of Eastern Highlands, Simon Sia, Goroka MP Aiye Tambua, and Daulo MP Ekime Mek Gorosahu were also present to witness the official opening of the new-look Asaro Police Station.
Goroka MP Aiye Tambua pledged K50,000 for white goods for the police station. Mr. Guinness said the local Daulo MP will also donate office equipment and white goods for the station.
Commander Guinness also commended the Daulo District Administration for renovating several houses at the Asaro Barracks as part of this development.
