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Safety of Fijians top priority for government

July 9, 2020 12:38 pm

Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama while opening the refurbished Dawasamu Community Police Post in Tailevu.

The government will continue to prioritize the safety and well-being of Fijians from any form of criminal activity in times of uncertainty.

This statement made by Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama while opening the refurbished Dawasamu Community Police Post in Tailevu this morning.

Bainimarama says the support from community members is paramount as it will boost service delivery by officers at their designated stations.

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The Prime Minister adds these officers have gone beyond the extra mile in assisting the government’s effort in containing the spread of COVID-19 in Fiji.

Divisional Police Commander Eastern Division SSP Viliame Sovalevu says the refurbishment of the community post was part of the Force’s plan in this financial year to safeguard the tikina of Dawasamu.

The initial post which was built in 1998 was severely damaged by TC Winston in 2016.

The new structure is now in compliance with the Fiji National Building Code which can withstand any form of natural hazard.

Four officers have been assigned to man the Community Police Post that serves over 2,000 Fijians in Dawasamu.