Tari denies allegation of stolen police uniforms

By Aloysius Laukai

Well known ex combatant and Buin businessman, Thomas Tari, has denied allegations that his group had broken into the Buin police station and removed police uniforms.

The allegations were made last week by the Commander of Wilmo, Philip Busua.

Mr Tari told New Dawn FM that Buin police were investigating the incident and Mr Pusua’s statements were “immature”.

He said that, since the reconciliation ceremony between himself and Damian Koike, peace is slowly returning to Buin.

Mr Tari called on Mr Pusua to join the Buin peace process and reconcile with Damian Koike’s group instead of pointing fingers.

He said he was prepared to work with the two groups for the sake of peace in Buin and the rest of Bougainville.