Dear Editor - I'd like to put on
record as the Acting Police Commissioner that it is not true and misleading to
say that I have cleared the Honourable Prime Minister’s case regarding the
tsunami funds and that police have not investigated the bech-de-mer case as was
raised by some people in the Solomon Star.
The article concerned contained serious and
unsubstantiated allegations and it is unfortunate that such imbalanced
speculations by an individual were highlighted by the reporter without
verification which is not helpful to anyone at all.
On page 3 of your newspaper of Friday 6
January 2012, an article with the title ‘MMF
questions chancery investigation committee’ published fabricated and
misleading information which I am compelled to respond to.
I state clearly here that police have not
received any formal report against the Honourable Prime Minister regarding the
tsunami funds. It is therefore incorrect
and misleading to say that police have cleared the tsunami fund case as there
has never been any such incident reported to police.
The only matter related to the Hon Prime
Minister that was reported to Police was the awarding of contract for the
cleanup of Gizo Township after the tsunami. This matter was fully investigated
by police and it was established that the contract was awarded through cabinet
and nothing to substantiate any criminal proceedings.
The other allegation by Mr William Gua
regarding the bech-de-mer case which was highlighted by your reporter is also
incorrect and misleading.
The bech-de-mer case is a non issue for the
police as the matter is now before the courts.
The incident was reported and investigated
by Honiara City Criminal Investigation Department during which suspects were
arrested and charged.
The accused in this matter are expected to appear
in court for their second mention at approximately 9.00am on 30 January 2012.
I suggest that Mr Gua attend the court
hearings to get accurate information regarding the bech-de-mer case and stop
misleading the public.
Walter Kola
Acting Commissioner
Royal Solomon Islands Police Force
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