FIJI remains a safe place despite heightened public anxiety fuelled by recent deaths, missing persons cases and online speculation, Police Commissioner Rusiate Tudravu has reassured.
Addressing concerns raised following a string of body discoveries and growing social media commentary, Commissioner Tudravu said fear must not replace facts.
“I can assure the people of Fiji that we are safe,” he said.
“We are doing our level best.”
The Commissioner acknowledged unease among families and communities but stressed that safety was a shared responsibility, not one borne by police alone.
“This is a holistic approach for the safety of all of us.
“The mindset of blaming the police to do everything in this country should change.”
He said parents, communities, traditional structures and government agencies all had a role in protecting young people, particularly amid warnings issued by the Minister for Women, Children and Social Protection, urging families to be vigilant.
He also pointed to the challenges faced by police, including delays in formally reporting missing persons.
“We can do as much as we can do.
“But we need the effort of the whole of Fiji.”
Commissioner Tudravu said police would continue to provide updates when developments warranted it, urging the public to remain calm and informed.
“We live in a safe country.”
