Media Releases

Apr 04
RSIPF reminds public to take extra care during bad weather

The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) appeals to members of the public throughout the country to think safety first and take precautionary measures during this period of bad weather that is being experienced throughout the country.

Commissioner of Police Mr. Mostyn Mangau says, “Boats and vessel owners are urged to think safety first before embarking on any trip at sea during the current bad weather. Check the weather by listening to the SIBC and other radio stations or call the Met Services and get the right advice before travelling at sea.”

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Apr 01
Police investigate a suspicious death of a 27-year-old male person in Guadalcanal Province

Officers of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) at Henderson Police Station are investigating the death of a 27-year-old male person whose body was found at New Zealand camp area this morning.

The deceased sustained some injuries on his left leg and a cut at the bottom of his ear. Deceased also had blood running out from his nose when discovered by police.

Police allegedly believed that the killing may have occurred at a different location and the deceased was then dropped off at the location where he was later discovered at the New Zealand Camp area.

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Mar 31
Police clarify article with the title ‘Overturned of Police Request’ published on media

The Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) would like to clarify an article published in the media with the title ‘Overturned of Police Request’.

RSIPF did send a request to the Speaker of Parliament seeking permission for the RSIPF and Solomon International Assistance Force (SIAF) officers on operation to carry arms, which are part of their uniform on the parliament precinct.

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Mar 31
RSIPF investigates traffic accident in Honiara

Officers of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) at the National Traffic Department are investigating a traffic incident involving two vehicles at the Bahai inter-section at the Kukum highway on 29 March 2022.

It is alleged that a white caldina tried to veered from outer lane to inner lane along Kukum Highway, Unfortunately, the said motor vehicle collided onto a hired Rav4 used by Police Close Personnel Protection (CPP) Team resulted in the vehicle collision. Both vehicles were damaged at the scene.

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Mar 29
RSIPF arrest a murder suspect in Malaita Province

Officers of the Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) at Auki in Malaita Province have arrested a male suspect in relation to the death of his wife at Kilufi Hospital on 27th March 2022.

Supervising Provincial Police Commander (PPC) Malaita Province, Inspector Charles Eddie Koto says, “Initial report stated that the suspect was under the influence of liquor when he arrived home and realized that his wife was not there.”

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Mar 29
RSIPF officers complete POM training conducted by China Police Liaison

Fourteen officers from Police Response Team (PRT) and Operational Safety Training (OST) of the Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) have completed the first Public Order Management (POM) training conducted by China Police Liaison Team (CPLT) on 25 March 2022 at Rove Police Headquarters.

During the two weeks training beginning from 14 March 2022, RSIPF officers have received the training on drill, unarmed combat skills, advanced usage of long sticks, round shields, tactical batons, T-shape baton, handcuffs, basic rifle tactics and crowd control.

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Mar 28
Working in Partnership to provide Pastoral and Spiritual Care to the RSIPF and the community

Australia and Solomon Islands’ policing program, known as the Australian Federal Police (AFP)-Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) Policing Partnership Program (RAPPP) 2021-2025, will deliver a Health and Wellbeing Program to support the physical, mental and spiritual wellbeing of RSIPF members.

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Mar 28
23 Solomon Islanders arrested in Buka for illegal border crossing

Buin Police in the Autonomous Region of Bougainville have arrested 23 suspects from Solomon Islands who crossed the border between Solomon Islands (SI) and Papua New Guinea over the weekend.

Provincial Police Commander (PPC) Western Province Chief Superintendent Mathias Lenialu said on 26 March 2022 first five suspects were handed over at the redline by Buin Police to RSIPF border officers.

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Mar 28
A young man caught in a reef and die in Western Province

Officers of the Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) at Munda in the Western Province are investigating the death of a young man who was caught in a reef when diving.

Provincial Police Commander (PPC) Western Province, Chief Superintendent Mathias Lenialu says, “The sad incident happened on a reef outside of Bebea village in the Nusa Roviana lagoon on 25 March 2022.”

PPC Lenialu says, “The deceased was accompanied by his small brother and his sister to a diving site called ‘Barrier reef’ located 100 metres from Bebea Island.

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Mar 25
RSIPF and SIAF prepares for ‘Operation Parliament’ next week

Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) and Solomons’ International Assistance Force (SIAF) have been preparing for “Operation Parliament” and are in the final stages of preparations. Teams have been briefed and are equipped to provide a safe and secure sitting of Parliament next week.

Commissioner of RSIPF Mostyn Mangau is reminding members of the public that people involved in activities such as rioting, looting and unlawful assemblies will be held to account by the justice system of the Solomon Islands.

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