One of two men claiming to be Papua New Guinea's Police Commissioner has cautioned Sir Michael Somare for attempting to interfere with legitimate state institutions.
Tom Kulunga was appointed last month by Peter O'Neill, who is refusing to relinquish the Prime Ministership, despite a supreme court ruling re-instating Sir Michael Somare.
Mr Kulunga says the purported appointment of Fred Yakasa to the Commissioner's post by Sir Michael was unlawful and maliciously plotted to cause disaffection and disunity within the force.
He says the National Executive Council has revoked the appointment.
Mr Kulunga says all policemen and policewomen engaged in the security operations in Port Moresby city and other parts of the country have been instructed to remain neutral and focused while performing their constitutional duties.
He also appealed to ordinary citizens across the country to remain calm and allow common sense and understanding to prevail.
Mr Kulunga says additional police manpower from Lae and Wabag are now in Port Moresby to assist in the maintenance of law and order.
He says police are on heightened alert in the city because of the developments of the last few days and they will continue to set up random road blocks in designated spots and carry out routine patrols within the city.
