The Interim Prime Minister and Army Commander, Commodore Frank Bainimarama has stressed that those who are trying to say that the military is split should think twice as the unity in the RFMF is solid as a rock.
As police continue investigations into the plan to assassinate the Interim Prime Minister, some members of the RFMF and members of the interim government, Commodore Bainimarama said those who want to destabilise the country will always fail as the military does not want to return to the events of 1987, the 2000 coup and mutiny.
In an exclusive interview with Village News, Bainimarama said he knows that a number of people are still targeting him as the military has continued to fight against discriminatory policies and racism.
Stay with us we will have more from the exclusive interview with Commodore Bainimarama later this morning.
Meanwhile, a number of people remain in custody in police stations around the Suva area as police continue investigations on the alleged plan to assassinate the Interim Prime Minister, some interim ministers and some senior members of the RFMF.
Those in custody include Naitasiri high chief, Ratu Inoke Takiveikata, some former CRW officers including Daniele Koroi and Mils Barbadoes, SDL National Director, Peceli Kinivuwai, Peceli Rinakama, Colonel Metuisela Mua and former senior military officer, Jone Baledrokadroka.
Businessman, Ballu Khan remains admitted at the CWM Hospital. He is still under guard. When Village News went to the hospital Khan was being guarded by a police officer and two soldiers.
Police confirm this morning that about 15 people are in custody and senior police officers are having meetings from the last hour on their next step. This includes the officers' plans for their operations today which will include further arrests and charges to be laid against certain individuals.
Police Commissioner, Commodore Esala Teleni will call a press conference in the next few hours to give further details on their operations.
Non-Government Organisations around the country are deeply concerned at the allegations leveled against them by the Police Commissioner saying that the organisations are involved in the plan to assassinate the Interim Prime Minister, members of the interim government and the RFMF.
Fiji Womens Crisis Centre Coordinator, Shameema Ali has criticised the allegations saying it goes against their core principle to help the people of the country.
Meanwhile, NFP general secretary, Pramod Rae said it’s not worth commenting on the issue as these are only allegations with no evidence.
Stay with us we will have more details in the next hour
Military unity solid as rock
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