28 Apr 2015

Fiji military to act on compensation claims

11:22 am on 28 April 2015

The Fiji military says it will pursue compensation claims from families of deceased soldiers, after complaints were sent to the Prime Minister.

Fiji Broadcasting Corporations reports Frank Bainimarama has told the military not to neglect the soldiers and their families, after he received ongoing complaints over their welfare.

Fiji PM Frank Bainmarama inspects a military pass out parade.

Fiji PM Frank Bainmarama inspects a military pass out parade. Photo: Fiji Government

FBC reports the prime minister saying the families were concerned about compensation due to them following the death of some soldiers.

The head of the Royal Fiji Military Forces, Colonel Mosese Tikoitoga, refused to answer questions on the issue, but FBC reports the Landforce Commander Colonel Sitiveni Qiliho says he will pursue any outstanding compensation cases.