Tuesday, October 21, 2025
Media Statement:
It was early in the morning when police officers were alerted by their boss, Superintendent Mazuc Rubiang, regarding a fight at Gigine LLG in the Gumini District of Simbu Province.
Simbu Provincial Police Commander confirmed that the fight between the Era tribe and the Kalubiagao tribe in Digine LLG commenced late yesterday after a serving member of the Papua New Guinea Defence Force, who is on leave, was attacked by youths from the Era tribe during a drinking brawl. He said guns were used in the fight, which resulted in shots being fired and several people injured. He also mentioned that five houses were burnt, and police are now investigating the matter.
“I want to thank my Taskforce police units who were onsite after the situation was reported. Those who were involved will be identified and dealt with accordingly because some innocent people had been injured and also lost their property. I have been raising awareness about how alcohol has caused lives and property to be damaged. The incident that happened last night is the result of alcohol. We will investigate all of them,” PPC Rubiang said.
He said that at 4 a.m. this morning, he was with his officers making sure that the situation was calmed and the fight ceased. He stated that all went well and the situation is now under control.
PPC Rubiang said they had spoken to both sides and had advised them to assist police in identifying those suspects involved. He reiterated that the situation is now under control. He mentioned that a team of police units from both the Mobile Squad and Simbu police will be patrolling that area.
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