12 gunmen killed in Kimbe shootout after armed robbery, PNG police say
West New Britain governor voices frustration over violent crime, backs call to classify criminal groups as terrorists
Papua New Guinea police have confirmed the deaths of 12 men who they say staged an armed robbery at a tradestore in Kimbe, West New Britain, on Monday and then opened fire on officers while attempting to flee. West New Britain Governor Sasindran Muthuvel said the public is deeply frustrated with repeated armed robberies and violent crime, and supports a call to officially categorise criminal groups as terrorists.