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Attacks against Public Service Vehicle drivers will not be condoned - Qiliho
Sabeto man arrested for allegedly assaulting a bus driver in Nadi

Attacks against Public Service Vehicle drivers will not be condoned - Qiliho

Sabeto man arrested for allegedly assaulting a bus driver in Nadi

By Zodelle Bhan
20/09/2022
Commissioner of Police Brigadier General Sitiveni Qiliho

Commissioner of Police Brigadier General Sitiveni Qiliho says Public Service Vehicle drivers provide an important service to the public, and is calling on members of the public to settle grievances through appropriate channels either with the Fiji Police Force or the Land Transport Authority.

Qiliho says attacks against PSV drivers will not be condoned, and anyone involved should be prepared to face the consequences for their actions.

The Fiji Police Force is concerned at the number of attacks against Public Service Vehicle drivers reported over the last few days.

A 29-year old man from Sabeto has been arrested this afternoon in relation to an alleged assault case against a bus driver in Nadi, which was caught on camera.

In a similar attack in Toga last week, a 37-year old accused was produced in the Nausori Magistrates Court yesterday and released on bail for his next court appearance on the 5th of October, 2022.

The Commissioner of Police adds such attacks also affect other public transport users.

He adds reports of attacks against PSV drivers will be dealt with quickly to ensure those responsible are processed, charged and produced in court.

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