Ensure That The Regional Security Situation Is A Priority, Kasuari Military Command: Why Think About KKB, We Focus On Residents

Panglima Kodam XVIII/Kasuari Maj. Gen. Ilyas Alamsyah Harahap (central) with West Papua Police Chief Inspector General Daniel Tahi Monang Silitonga (right)/ANTARA

JAYAPURA - The XVIII/Kasuari Regional Military Command (Kodam) ensures that regional situations and security are a priority to support the success of community welfare development programs in West Papua and Southwest Papua Provinces. "Kodam is trying to maintain the integrity of West Papua and Southwest Papua so that development runs smoothly," said Commander of Kodam XVIII/Kasuari Maj. Gen. Ilyas Alamsyah Harahap after the TNI's 78th Anniversary ceremony in Manokwari, West Papua, Antara, Thursday, October 5. There are three forces of the task force (task force) that have been deployed to several areas such as Tambrauw, Maybrat, South Sorong to Kaimana with the aim of providing security guarantees for the community. The TNI also continues to improve synergy with the West Papua Regional Police (Polda) so that the security and social security situation remains conducive, especially ahead of the 2024 Simultaneous Elections. "If security is guaranteed, people will be calm, so people can carry out their daily activities smoothly," said the Military Commander as quoted by Antara, Thursday, October 5. According to him, the TNI has never been afraid of armed criminal groups (KKB) that intend to interfere with the peace and integrity of the Unitary State of the Republic of Indonesia (NKRI). He gave an example of Maybrat Regency (West Papua), which used to be known as a vulnerable area, is now conducive and the community has returned to carrying out activities as usual. "Why think about the small group, it's better if we think about the welfare of the community. If they (KKB) disturb me, I have a unit that is ready to confront them," said the Pangdam. In addition, said the Pangdam, TNI soldiers were actively involved in assisting local governments in the two provinces in overcoming the problem of poverty and under-fives failing to grow due to malnutrition or stunting. The involvement of TNI members is a tangible manifestation of community service outside the main task of maintaining territorial security from various security and security threats. "We hope that the community can support the implementation of the TNI's duties so that the younger generation in the future can be healthy and go to school well," said the Pangdam. West Papua Police Chief Inspector General Daniel Tahi Monang Silitonga said the increasingly solid synergy between the police and the TNI was the main factor in realizing a conducive security and social security situation. He hopes that the celebration of the 78th Anniversary will be a momentum for all TNI soldiers to maintain professionalism and public trust when carrying out their duties in the field.

"The TNI must be strong, great, and professional. The police and the community continue to provide support for TNI soldiers," said the Kapolda.