Lack of available Police transport at rural stations is no excuse for delays in responding to emergencies.
Assistant Commissioner of Police Operations Kasiano Vusonilawe highlighted this after it was reported that a family in Vunivau, Bua had to wait up to two hours for Police assistance because the Bua Police Station had no available transport.
In this case, a market vendor's wife was assaulted by a man who entered their home and allegedly stole several items on Diwali morning.
ACP Vusonilawe says Police have arrangements in place to coordinate with other government agencies operating in rural areas when assistance is needed.
He says Police work closely with these stakeholders to ensure they can respond to emergencies, particularly in areas where resources are limited.
ACP Vusonilawe stresses that the lack of Police vehicles should not prevent officers from responding to people who need urgent assistance.
Police confirms that a suspect was arrested but later released as his alibi was in tact.
They also clarified that Nabouwalu has CID officers who are investigating the case.
