3 young Fiji Scouts commended for bravery

Young Scouts Paul Stephens, Jone Naisara and Orisi Kunakata who belong to the 1st Nabua Primary School Troop were commended for helping an elderly man when attacked by three robbers in Suva.

The three shared said that in the morning of 30th June, while they were on their way to a storeroom after their road patrol duty, they saw three men robbing Mr Mohammed Khan by the roadside. They quickly informed their head teacher Mr Semi Vela about the incident who alerted 919 and the Nabua Police Station.

While waiting for the police, Mr Vela, along with other teachers and the three Scouts, fought with the robbers. Although two were able to escape, the Scouts were able to identify them that led to their arrest.

Because of their “good turn” Fiji President and Chief Scout Ratu Epeli Nailatikau awarded them with the Chief Scout Commendation certificate.

“As Chief Scout of Fiji, I bestow upon you the honour and gratitude on this special occasion of having done a good deed that made us all proud.
Your bravery made the association stand tall and brought us the satisfaction in knowing that the Scout Promise and Law of being honest and trustworthy are exemplified through your brave actions,” the Chief Scout said.