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COMPOL issues warning to culprits involved in Nabua police attack

August 3, 2018 1:00 am

Police Commissioner Brigadier General Sitiveni Qiliho has warned the culprits involved in the attack of four officers in Nabua, Suva this morning

Brigadier General Qiliho says they will not rest until everyone involved in the attack is arrested.

Police Constables Waisale Senikavika, Ronald Kumar, Robakibau Drotini and Special Constable Talikai Kavou based at the Southern Highway Division were on routine a patrol at around two this morning when they saw occupants of two vehicles acting in a suspicious manner.

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When the officers approached the vehicle they saw the men were allegedly armed.

The suspects then fled the scene in their cars and the officers gave chase which ended at the Mead Road Housing.

It is alleged the suspects blocked the police car from the front and back with their vehicles.

They then allegedly struck the police car with iron rods and stoned it while the officers were still in the vehicle.

Close to 60 officers from various Southern Division Units arrived at the scene to assist their comrades whereby six men were arrested.

Five men are being questioned while one has been taken to the CWM Hospital for treatment.

The hunt is now on for others who are alleged to be involved.

Brigadier General Qiliho says they will not rest until everyone involved in the attack is arrested.