BY JOHN HOUANIHAU

Mathias Lenialu has formalised his appointment as Acting Commissioner of Police, taking took his Oath of Allegiance and Oath of Office before Governor-General Sir David Tiva Kapu yesterday.

Lenialu assumed the role following the completion of former Commissioner Mostyn Mangau’s six-year tenure as head of RSIPF, a statement from RSIPF yesterday said.

Before his posting to Rove Police Headquarters, Lenialu served as the Provincial Police Commander for Western Province, the RSIPF statement said.

The statement adds that Lenialu will serve as Acting Commissioner of RSIPF until a ‘substantive appointment’ is made in accordance with the constitutional process.

Mangau encouraged Lenialu to lead with fairness and wisdom when he spoke during his farewell parade at Rove police headquarters on December 31.

Mangau said that while the challenges ahead are real, there are also opportunities to build a stronger, more resilient police force.

“As I pass forward this responsibility, I do it with deep appreciation for the Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) mission and transformational journey,” Mangau said.

Mangau said the Acting Commissioner inherits not only the responsibility of command but also the hopes for peace, security, and justice for the nation, the RSIPF statement said.

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