Six Police Officers Charged

Last month, six police officers were charged with various criminal offences, including abuse of office, assault causing actual bodily harm, obtaining money through deception, unlawful possession of illegal drugs, and wrongful confinement.

Acting Commissioner of Police, Mr Sakeo Raikaci stated that police officers can also be victims of crime while doing their jobs.

He adds that 171 officers were victims in 219 incidents, with 33 facing cases with multiple charges.

These incidents included serious assaults, resisting arrest, and obstructing officers while they were carrying out their duties