National Capital District Governor Powes Parkop also renewed his push for stronger crime prevention measures in Port Moresby.
These measures include the citywide installation of CCTV cameras in crime hotspots around the city and the enforcement of the Vagrancy Act.
He said these tools would help deter criminal activity and strengthen police investigations.
Governor Parkop made these remarks when commenting on a gang rape of a young woman at Erima on Monday night.
He described it as “utterly unacceptable.”
Police report says the incident occurred near the SDA Church, close to Erima Funeral Home, where the woman known only as Jane was attacked by a group of youths who fled the scene.
She is now receiving urgent medical care at Susu Mama 3-Mile Hospital. Police say investigations are continuing.
Governor Parkop said the crime highlighted the urgent need to make the city safer for women and children.
He called on police to use every available resource to identify and arrest those responsible.
Governor Parkop urged residents to assist police with any information that could lead to the arrest of the attackers.
He stressed that community cooperation is vital.
“This violence has no place in our capital,” Mr Parkop said.
“Together, we must act to protect our people.”