POLICE will investigate an incident at Naboro Maximum Prison after receiving a complaint from the Fiji Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Commission (FHRADC).
Commission director Loukinikini Lewaravu confirmed they had formally referred the matter to police.
“The matter has been referred to the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) of the Fiji Police Force in accordance with Section 29(1)(d) of the Fiji Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Commission Act 2009, which provides that a complaint may be referred where the complainant has another available remedy or complaint channel that could reasonably be expected to be used.
“The commission will continue to monitor the progress of the matter.”
Police confirmed receiving correspondence from the commission and would initiate an investigation.
“The commission wrote directly to COMPOL and it has been acknowledged with an investigation to be initiated,” police said.
The development follows reports of an alleged incident involving a Chinese national detained at the facility, with claims of serious injuries, including broken legs, which have not been independently verified.
Authorities have not provided further details as inquiries continue.
