THE Fiji Police Force will not be making any further comments on the alleged murder of Russian nationals Yuri Shipulin and Nataliya Gerasimova until investigations are completed.
Police chief of intelligence and investigations ACP Luke Navela attributed this decision to the sensitive nature of ongoing investigations.
“On behalf of the Commissioner of Police, I can assure everyone that all efforts are being put in to find whoever is responsible for this terrible act,” he said.
“With the backing of the Republic of Fiji Military Forces and the Fiji Navy, the joint teams continue their search in Natadola waters.
“Concurrently, a team of investigators as well as our K-9 Unit are conducting their line of work.
“As we want to protect the integrity of the investigations, we will not be making further comments until due course.”
ACP Navela also reiterated calls for the public not to speculate or spread rumours about the case because it could create unnecessary fear.
The public and visitors to our shores have also been assured that Fiji remains a peace-loving country.
ACP Navela said like other countries, crimes of serious nature do happen because there existed elements in society who involved themselves in criminal activities.
“This is why we are requesting members of the public and the media to assist investigators by allowing them to focus on their work. We cannot be speculating on what transpired or what the outcome of the investigations will be,” he said.
“Speculation as such can paint a negative image of what’s happening in Fiji.”
