The Fiji Labour Party has expressed “grave concern” over recent attempts to gain unauthorised access to Republic of Fiji Military Forces (RFMF) installations in Lautoka and Nabua, calling for a full and transparent investigation.
Party leader Mahendra Chaudhry said the incidents cannot be dismissed as minor security lapses.
“In a small island nation like Fiji… such incidents require planning, resources, and possibly insider knowledge — the hallmarks of organised networks rather than random criminality,” he said.
Chaudhry warned the situation is particularly concerning amid rising drug-related activity in the country.
“The emergence of sophisticated, well-coordinated criminal elements poses a direct threat to public safety and national stability,” he said.
While the military has confirmed that no weapons or ammunition were compromised, he said the attempted breaches still raise serious questions.
“The very fact that such attempts were made sends a dangerous signal: our defence installations may not be as impenetrable as we have been led to believe,” Chaudhry said.
He called on Government and Defence Minister Pio Tikoduadua to provide clearer answers.
“The public demands full transparency: who was behind these attempts, what was their objective, and are there links to wider criminal syndicates?” he said.
The party is urging a “swift, independent and thorough investigation” by the Fiji Police Force, warning that failure to act decisively could erode public confidence.
“National security is not a partisan issue — it is the solemn duty of every government to protect its citizens,” Chaudhry said.
