After A Shootout Occurred, The Kuasi TNI Police Headquarters KKB In Gome Papua Mountains

KKB burning tower in Ilaga, Puncak Regency, Central Papua. (ANTARA)

JAYAPURA - The joint TNI/Polri team currently controls the headquarters of the KKB led by Numpuk Terengganu in Gome, Puncak Regency, Papua Mountains. Papuan Police Chief Inspector General Pol. Mathius Fakhiri in Jayapura, Wednesday, confirmed the report that stated that the TNI/Polri controlled the KKB headquarters in Gome, Puncak Regency, Tuesday 15 August. "It is true that currently the KKB headquarters in Gome have been controlled by the TNI/Polri and various evidences were secured from the crime scene (TKP)," said the Papuan Police Chief to ANTARA. from the report received, the KKB headquarters in Gome controlled by the TNI/Polri began during the shooting action by KKB led by Numbuk Telenggen, Tuesday (15/8), from the Grumbul hill to a group of mobile YR 300/Bjw task forces who were about to go to Gome to attend the stone burning event. After receiving reports of the shooting, the joint security apparatus from Ilaga joined and carried out a pursuit. In addition to Gome, said Inspector General Pol. Mathius Fakhiri, KKB also carried out the burning of the tower next to SMP 1 Ilaga. In that incident, there were no casualties from members of the TNI/Polri. However, the Kapolda said, it was reported that there were three KKB members who were shot and fled into the forest.

The evidence that was secured included seven cellphones of various brands, cameras, and sharp weapons. Currently, the security situation in Ilaga and its surroundings is relatively conducive. However, said Papuan Police Chief Inspector General Pol. Fakhiri, the security forces remain on standby.