The Prime Minister of the Canton Sarajevo (CS), Nihad Uk, stated yesterday that his resignation is unquestionable if the responsibility of the Cantonal Government is proven in the case of the arrest of two police officers of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of CS, who are charged in two separate cases – sexual harassment and sexual abuse of a child older than 15 years.
After yesterday’s emergency session of the Cantonal Government, Uk emphasized that he is appalled by the information about these cases involving one member of the Novo Sarajevo Police Department and one member of the Trnovo Police Department.
He added that he expects the Cantonal Assembly to convene a session as soon as possible to consider the responsibility of everyone involved, including himself, the members of the Government, and others.
Uk stated that, according to all the information they have, the system in these cases reacted promptly, showed that it functions, and produced the solution it should have, and that if it is proven there were any omissions, those responsible will also be held accountable.
The Minister of Internal Affairs of the CS, Admir Katica, said that the police commissioner had already suspended both police officers yesterday, even though the investigation has just begun, and it is based on grounds of suspicion that they committed those criminal offenses.
“I immediately contacted the cantonal prosecutor and the commissioner upon learning about the incident. They will inform the public tomorrow about all the actions taken. This is an early phase, and there is not much information yet. I expect the police commissioner and the chief prosecutor will have more details. They are the only ones who can inform the public about what is happening in this case. It is important that we do not jeopardize the investigation for the sake of the minors who were harmed in this case,” said Katica.
