Following Commodore Esala Teleni's resignation from the post of Police Commissioner, Fijivillage has received confirmation that this is also the end of his career in the disciplined forces.
Permanent Secretary for Information, Sharon Smith-Johns has confirmed to Fijivillage that Commodore Teleni is no longer Police Commissioner as of today and she also reveals that he is not returning to the military or the navy.
Smith-Johns has also told Radio NZ that it was Commodore Teleni's personal decision to leave the Police Force.
Career police officer, Joeli Baleilevuka has been appointed as the Acting Commissioner of Police following Teleni's resignation.
Baleilevuka was appointed as Deputy Police Commissioner in January this year after Eroni Antonio retired from the Police Force.
Prior to this, he was the Assistant Police Commissioner.
Commodore Teleni handed in his resignation letter late yesterday afternoon.
In his resignation he stated that he believes that he has made a significant contribution to the Fiji Police Force.
However, it is now time for him to consider further career opportunities.
It is not known as yet on what career opportunities Teleni will now pursue.
Following his resignation, Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama, as provided for under the State Services Decree, recommended the appointment of Joeli Baleilevuka as Acting Commissioner of Police until the position is filled substantively.
Baleilevuka will act as Commissioner of Police until further notice.
The Government has also said in a statement that it wishes to thank Commodore Teleni for his services to the Fiji Police Force and to the nation.
Story by: Vijay Narayan
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