18 Jul 2018

Solomons police officer quits post over threats

12:54 pm on 18 July 2018

A Solomon Islands police officer stationed on Mono Island in the Shortlands group left his post in May after being threatened.

Mono is located in the remote, far north-west of the country's Western Province.

Provincial Police Commander Mathias Lenialu said the officer left the Mono post after threats were made against him and his family.

The threats would be investigated, Mr Lenialu said.

A replacement had been identified but because of continuous bad weather the new officer was yet to be sent to Mono, he said.

"We have talked with the chief at Mono to work together with the police should there be any issues that might arise during the absence of police," Mr Lenialu said.

"In the mean time I urge the people of Mono to work together with their community leaders and chiefs. We will try to post an officer on Mono as soon as possible," he said.

"Police officers are in our communities to help us; therefore we must work together with them. Work with our Police officers for the good of our communities."

A Solomon Islands police officer with children in Rennel and Bollona province.

A Solomon Islands police officer with children in Rennel and Bollona province. Photo: supplied