Police Commissioner: Trust investigations

Police Commissioner Rusiate Tudravu has assured the public that investigators are not being selective in the investigation into the alleged murder of Police Constable Peniasi Racagi.

The assurance comes amid allegations by members of the public that PC Racagi’s death was set up by police officers.

Mr Tudravu said a separate team, led by senior investigators from the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) had been assigned to investigate claims of police involvement.

“Silence does not mean we are being complicit or trying to hide the truth or protect officers involved,” Mr Tudravu said.

“If there is sufficient credible evidence, we will pursue charges, as police officers are equally accountable to the law.”

Mr Tudravu said there were official channels available for reporting information and urged the public to use them.

“Any information shared would be kept confidential. I am again urging the public to trust the process. The Fiji Police Force is not hiding anything or protecting police officers,” he said.

“There are processes that investigators must comply with before they bring people in for questioning, so as not to compromise the case.”

Members of the public with information are urged to call the Fiji Police Headquarters Call Centre on 1681.

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