The Samoa Police Service is mourning the sudden passing of one of its senior officers who died in the line of duty yesterday.
Detective Inspector Taupauomalo Maotaalii Kaioneta Aliisolia Kitiona passed away whilst commanding a team of officer undertaking ball bearer duties for the late Ueta Solomonas’ funeral.
Through social media, Police said Maotaalii’s sudden and unexpected passing is devastating to them all.
“At times like this, we look back and celebrate the life of an officer who served Samoa through the Samoa Police for 20 years.”
Maotaalii started in the Samoa Police as a firefighter.
Later he was promoted and worked in areas such as the Commissioner’s Office, Traffic, General Policing, Community Engagement Unit, Domestic Violence and currently as the officer in-charge for the Faleata police post.
He was also allocated the role of media liaison officer for the Samoa Police.
He also served in the United Nation as a peacekeeping officer. Maotaalii as he is known to his work colleague is passionate about policing and his Samoan culture and aiga.
Photo by Samoa Police Service