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PPC condemns Sakuanam attack and warns against violence

From Post-Courier · () English

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  • Madang police commander Robert Baim condemned an attack in Sakuanam and criticized villagers who attack or support violence against law enforcement officers.
  • Baim warned against further violence, according to the Post-Courier report.

Madang Provincial Police Commander Superintendent Robert Baim has condemned the Sakuanam attack, calling the actions of villagers who attack or support violence against police and other law enforcement officers โ€œstupidity.โ€

His remarks carried a direct warning against treating violence toward law enforcement as acceptable. Baim criticized not only those who carry out attacks, but also villagers who support them.

The condemnation comes amid concern over violence involving police and other officers in Sakuanam. The report did not provide further details about the attack or identify those involved.

Stupidity

· Robert BaimThe Madang Provincial Police Commander used the term to describe villagers who attack or support violence against police and other law enforcement officers.
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