No room for divided loyalties in the RFMF: Brigadier-General Covunisaqa

There is no place in the Republic of Fiji Military Forces (RFMF) for divided loyalties, Commander Land Forces Brigadier-General Onisivoro Covunisaqa has warned, cautioning that any betrayal or collusion with criminals will be met with “swift, decisive action”.

Speaking at the 2nd Quarter Parade on Friday, May 1, Brig-Gen Covunisaqa said the RFMF stood at a decisive crossroads in the fight against narcotics and organised crime.

He said the RFMF faced two choices — to remain passive while criminal networks ravage communities, or to rise and fight for the survival, dignity and future of Fiji and its people.

Brig-Gen Covunisaqa reaffirmed support for the Commander’s directive to confront criminal activity while upholding the Constitution and the laws of Fiji.

He assured soldiers that leadership would stand with them unconditionally, acknowledging challenges ahead but pledging protection for personnel and their families.

“O au kei ira na nomuni veiliutaki, keitou na tu vata kei kemuni. Nomuni tavi mo ni veiqaravi ena yalo dodonu kei na yalodina, neimami I tavi na veiliutaki me keimami maroroi kemuni kei na nomuni vuvale, ena gauna ni na gadreva kina vakalevu, ka me noda I tavi vata me da na taqomaki Viti mai vei ira era via vakarusa.”

He said training, particularly Exercise Bougainville 2026 scheduled from August 7–28, would sharpen operational capability and sustain readiness.