Peace Cartenz Reveals KKB Operating In Yahukimo Led By 2 Figures

Head of the Cartenz Peace Task Force Brigadier General Faizal Rahmadani revealed that currently there are two leaders of the Armed Criminal Group (KKB) operating in Yahukimo Regency, namely Elkius Kobak and Kopitua Heluka.

Head of the Cartenz Peace Task Force, Brigadier General Faizal Rahmadani, in Jayapura, Wednesday. said KKB members from the two groups often disturb and attack residents and security forces.

When asked about the evacuation plan for the residents who were shot by the KKB, the Head of the Cartenz Peace Task Force admitted that it could not be implemented because of weather conditions.

From Tuesday (23/9) to Wednesday (24/9) there was heavy rain, said Brigadier General Pol Faizal, still pouring down the Dekai District and its surroundings, causing the evacuation to not be carried out.

He admitted that until now it is not certain how many residents work as victims of the KKB murder.

"We have not been able to confirm the number and identity of the victims because the members have not been to the TKP (the crime scene)," he said.

Previously, in April the KKB also attacked illegal gold collectors in Yahukimo Regency, causing 16 people to die.