Police Officers Help Mum Give Birth At Her Home

“It was about midday when we came across the man seeking help, so we stepped in to assist, but when we went to the house, it was a different situation altogether,” Inspector Kunakata said.

Thursday 15 December 2022 | 16:10

Ashna Kumar

Staff Writer

Raiwaqa Police Station, Inspector Raijeli Kunakata and Constable Vanaisa Dranivesi holding the newborn baby they assisted in delivering at a woman’s house in Raiwaqa, Suva on December 14, 2022. Photo: Fiji Police Force

A story of Police bravery and courage added to the Fijian General Election hype in Suva yesterday.

It was a rare occasion where two Police officers, while responding to a call for assistance, helped a pregnant woman in labour give birth to a baby boy inside her home.

They were Inspector Raijeli Kunakata and Constable Vanaisa Dranivesi from the Raiwaqa Police Station. They were delivering food to colleagues at polling venues in Raiwaqa when they came across a man seeking help for the pregnant woman. The officers went to the house to assist, but upon reaching the home, they witnessed the woman in labour on the verge of giving birth.