The Fiji Council of Social Services is calling for a commission of inquiry into police dealings of the Nabua feuds.
Council director Vani Catanasiga made this comment following a brawl that took place at Nabua Housing along Mead Rd on Tuesday.
She said the issues could no longer be left solely to the police to deal with given the allegations put forward by the Nabua Rugby Club – a club established in 1963 and has produced outstanding national representatives.
“The lives of many, especially women, children and the elderly of both communities are at risk until this issue is resolved and justice prevails,” she said.
“It must not be swept under the carpet, and we cannot wait until lives are lost before we take some serious action around those who have failed in their duty to protect and uphold justice.”
Speaking to this newspaper yesterday, under the condition of anonymity, a Nabua Housing resident said her daughters were terrified to see what had happened on Tuesday.
“I was born and grew up here, youths of Sukanaivalu Rd and Nabua Housing never fought because we were like family,” the 46-year-old said.
“Now things have changed, I don’t know when this will stop and most of the times we just remain in our homes because we do not want to get involved with them.”
Meanwhile, when contacted yesterday Commissioner of Police Brigadier General Sitiveni Qiliho referred all questions to police spokeswoman Ana Naisoro.
In an earlier comment on Tuesday, Ms Naisoro said they would focus on the 60 men arrested in relation to the brawl.
Questions sent to Ms Naisoro yesterday requesting response to Ms Catanasiga remained unanswered when this edition went to press last night.
