Army Chief Of Staff Dudung Gives Directions To Soldiers In Papua: Don't Think About Killing KKB

MANOKWARI - Army Chief of Staff (KSAD) General Dudung Abdurachman, directed soldiers in conflict areas to prioritize the security of the Papuan people from threats and intimidation by armed criminal groups (KKB). armed criminal groups (KKB), but must think about how to carry out the state's duty to secure the Papuan people who are currently being intimidated by armed radical groups," said Army Chief of Staff Dudung at the Kodam XVIII Kasuari hall, in Manokwari, as reported by Antara, Thursday, November 25.

The briefing was carried out in the agenda of his visit to West Papua, including the Kasuari Kodam to meet face-to-face with soldiers serving in Eastern Indonesia.

Kasad said the agenda for his visit to West Papua was his tradition every time he served in a new unit, he would definitely visit his subordinates directly, especially the units that really needed attention, including Kodam XVIII Kasuari. will see the area of operation and want to know how difficult the soldiers are, how are the soldiers' obstacles, and what are the challenges on the ground," he said. to come down to help deal with problems that arise. KSAD Dudung advised that TNI AD soldiers love the Papuan people, as they love themselves. With all kinds of limitations, continued Kasad, the TNI must be present as stated in one of the Kasad daily orders, the needs of the people, soldiers must know. "As a leader and soldier of the TNI" , we must know the developing situation in the task area. I often say to the soldiers, you must be loved by the Papuan people, you must be present in the midst of society, no matter how small, "said KSAD Dudung.

He said that as a leader, you must be brave and not be afraid to take risks by prioritizing your conscience.