Explosive Ordnance Disposal Department (EODD) of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) were boosted with a new medium excavator today (26 April 2024) at Hells Point in Guadalcanal Province.
The new excavator cost about SBD 2.5 million and was handed over to EODD by the Japanese Ambassador to Solomon Islands, His Excellency Miwa Yosiaki. The handing over program happened in the presence of the EODD officers and the supplier of the excavator.
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A joint patrol conducted by the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) and the Solomons’ International Assistance Force (SIAF) has resulted in the arrest of a man who allegedly committed an assault and the confiscation of a weapon (knife) from a separate member of the group who were under the influence of alcohol.
RSIPF and SIAF officers who involved in a joint patrol through Honiara swiftly responded to reports of an assault occurring at the Honiara Central Market. The alleged perpetrator was promptly arrested for further investigation.
A 35-year-old male suspect cut off his elder brother's neck with a bush knife at Hao village in Makira-Ulawa province on 10 April 2024.
Officers of the Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) at Kirakira have formally arrested the suspect, dealt with and remand him at Kirakira Correctional centre while investigation continues.
It was alleged that the suspect had an argument with his 40-year-old elder brother over a nali nut tree which the suspect wanted to mill the tree for timber for his house while the deceased did not allow it.
Officers of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) have arrested 18 suspects in relation to election results in Western Province.
From the 18 suspects arrested 10 suspects were arrested at Aleang village in Shortland Islands on 21 April 2024 while the other eight suspects were arrested at Maravari village in South Vela La Vela on 22 April 2024.
Auki police have arrested eight suspects in relation to the damage incident that occurred in South Malaita between Walande and Bulu community.
Deputy Commissioner (DC) Mr. Juanita Matanga said arrests were made after a group from Walande teamed up, went to Bulu community and destroyed dwelling houses, church building and water source.
DC Matanga said a group of boys from Walande went over to Bulu but they have faced resistance by Bulu villagers. They went back to Walande and regrouped, armed with spears, knives and went over to Bulu village and attacked them.
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) officers at Kirakira police station have arrested a 40-years old male person for breaching the nation-wide liquor ban order at Makira/Ulawa Province on 18 April 2024.
Deputy Commissioner (DC) Juanita Matanga said the police have received a report that some youths (male) from Central Makira were drunk and causing nuisance in their communities.
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) Traffic Department has intensified its traffic operations to ensure the safety of road users in Honiara, as election activity fills the streets.
An influx of people is expected in Honiara as people who travelled to the provinces to vote return.
Mixed reactions to election results can heighten the risk of road accidents, prompting the RSIPF Traffic Department to remind the public about the importance of responsible behaviour.
The Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) have farewelled three New Zealand (NZ) Police Solomon Islands Policing Programme (SIPSP) advisors on 22 April 2024 at Rove police headquarters.
The three departing New Zealand Police are Senior Advisors Peter Payne, Tracey Corkill and Dean Henderson. All have worked alongside the RSIPF for a year.
Advisors Payne and Corkill work alongside the RSIPF National Crime Prevention Department while advisor Henderson works alongside the RSIPF Learning and Development team in the RSIPF police academy at Rove.
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The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) is a neutral law enforcement organisation which is not politically affiliated.
RSIPF Commissioner Mr. Mostyn Mangau made this statement after some people say they don’t have trust and confidence in dealing with security on the election counting processes.
Commissioner Mangau said I would like to remind the general public of the organization’s neutrality during this election period. RSIPF is a discipline force and our main focus is on providing security on all counting stations throughout the country.
Investigation Team from the Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) currently on the ground to investigate election related issues between Walande and Bulu community in South Maliata.
Provincial Police Commander (PPC) Malaita, Superintendent Leslie Kili said a person has been arrested in relation to the matter and more to follow.
PPC Kili said I just want to make a correction regarding my previous statement that a group from Walande actually teamed up and went to Bulu community and destroyed dwelling houses, church building and water source.
