IN a small but significant welcome reception, the Southern Highlands Provincial Police Command has welcomed three newly commissioned officers yesterday (Monday 19th October 2026) in Mendi after they were posted to the Southern Highlands Province following their passed-out at the National Centre of Excellence at Bomana in Port Moresby three weeks ago.
The officers were received by the Provincial Police Commander (PPC), Chief Inspector, Kelly Sombe, marking their official posting to the province.
The small but significant reception was witnessed by the acting Assistant Commissioner of Police Highlands Western End Division, Chief Superintendent, John Sagom, Deputy Commander, Highlands Western End Division, Superintendent, Epenes Nili, and the members of the Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary (RPNGC as well.
Provincial Police Commander for Southern Highlands, Chief Inspector Kelly Sombe said yesterday’s reception was informal and a formal and official parade would be hosted this Friday 23rd October 2026 in Mendi Police Station to officially welcome the officers to the command.
PPC Sombe said following the parade this Friday, the officers would be formally inserted into Southern Highlands Provincial Police Command where the commissioned officers would be reporting straight under PPC.
“We are here and we will always be here to make sure we mentor you well. We will continue to work together and meet the expectations of the Executive Management of the Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary (RPNGC).
“We are here to make sure we deliver according to the expectations of the executive management. So, young officers, we work together and deliver specifically to the people of this region, and also to the people of the state,” PPC Sombe said. The Southern Highlands Provincial Police Command looks forward to their leadership, discipline, and service to the people of SHP.
A formal welcome parade will be hosted this Friday to officially welcome the three commissioned officers to the Southern Highlands Provincial Police Command.