BY SAMIE WAIKORI
Provincial Police Commander Malaita, Chief Superintendent Tex Tafoa has called on the public of Malaita to respect development undertakings in the province.
The call was made following the arrest of four suspects in Auki in relation to the theft of building materials for the newly build incinerator at Kilu’ufi hospital.
He stressed yesterday that the incident portrays bad image for the province when national government and donor partners are working hard to address development needs of the province.
Tafoa pointed out the incident or any of such actions downplay people, institutions and organizations who are questing for the development of the province.
He on that note issued discontent over the incident occurred at Kilu’ufi, where materials worth around $10,000 for the incinerator project were stolen.
“This is a funded project for our hospital and we must take care of such important institutions that take care of our medical health,” Tafoa said in a statement.
Tafoa furthered that this is the second time materials for the project were stolen and he is urging surrounding Kilu’ufi community to assist police on their investigation into the matter.
He said suspects were arrested and charged with simple larceny contrary to section 261 of the penal code and were released on bail to appear before Auki magistrate on November 5, 2024.
