PNG Elections : 2017 Election Security Operation begins

PNG 2017 Election Operation begins. Photo by Stanis H

Thousands of security personnel in Papua New Guinea  have started a mass deployment throughout the country, after receiving their operational orders for election security last Friday.
Police Commissioner, Gari Baki said the highlands region, considered 'high risk' will be the first.
He has appealed to the team, comprising police, army and Correctional Service, to be professional, diligent and ethical.
Meantime, Electoral Commissioner, Patilias Gamato said he is happy with the election security.
“I am quite impressed with what they have done.
The mobilisation, the organisation, in supporting election 2017,”said Mr Gamato.
Speaking too at the launch, the Government, through Chief Secretary, Issac Lupari said it is confident of delivering a successful 2017 Election.
NBC News