Police Step Up Operations in North Towns

Police will step up its operations in Labasa, Seaqaqa, Savusavu and Taveuni in the Northern Division.
Police spokesperson Ana Naisoro said the operations were part of Operation Yalodei, which focused on providing everyone a safe and secure environment this festive season.
“Officers on normal duties will assist with frontline policing during the operational period, which is from December 15 to January 15,” she said.
Police continue to warn motorists and pedestrians to follow road rules because two lives were lost on Cakaudrove roads over the Christmas public holiday in two separate accidents.
Assistant Commissioner of Police Rusiate Tudravu said a three-year-old was hit by a vehicle along Lovonivou Road on Monday afternoon and a 21-year-old man was involved in a hit and run accident on Tuesday morning at Vuniyasawa settlement outside Savusavu town.
“In most cases, the pedestrian was at fault. Our efforts were on the two main highways, but fatalities recorded were in the outskirt of town, at Wainibokasi in Nakelo and from Savusavu and Taveuni,” he said.
“The total death toll now stands at 70 compared to 66 during the same period last year. Despite the advisories issued on road safety we continue to record accidents on daily basis.
“We also continue to warn drivers to avoid speeding and drink driving because it continues to be the two leading causes of accidents. Drivers need to be aware that fatigue as well can be a threat to safety.”
Edited by Percy Kean
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