A TNI Soldier Died In OPM Attack In Bintuni Bay, West Papua

Illustration - TNI soldiers stand guard during the Free Health Check Program service in Bupul Village, Elikobel District, Merauke, South Papua, Wednesday (9/7/2025). (ANTARA PHOTO/Bayu Pratama S/tom)

JAKARTA - A TNI soldier from the Battalion 410/Alugoro Task Force died as a result of an attack from the West Papua National Liberation Army/Free Papua Organization (TPNPB/OPM) group in North Moskona District, Bintuni Bay, West Papua, Saturday (11/10).

Head of Information for KodamXVIII/Kasuari Lieutenant Colonel Infantry J. Daniel P. Manalu in Manokwari, Sunday, confirmed the incident of the attack on the TPNPB/OPM group that occurred at around 13.30 WIT in Moyeba Village, North Moskona District.

In that incident, one TNI soldier on behalf of the Soldier Head (Praka) Amin Nurohman died while carrying out his bedwork duties to local residents along with other Satgas Infantry Battalion 410/Alugro personnel.

"It is true that there has been an attack and shooting by the TNPB/OPM Kodap IV Sorong Raya group led by Demi Moss. One weapon belonging to the deceased was also seized by the armed group," said Kapendam.

According to Daniel, the action adds to the list of armed violence carried out by separatist groups against security forces and civilians in the West Papua region.

Kodam XVIII/Kasuari are still taking further security steps as well as coordinating with related officials to ensure the situation around Moyeba Village, North Moskona District, remains conducive.

"This incident shows a form of cruelty that is often carried out by armed groups against the TNI and Polri and the general public," he said.

He said that Praka Amin Nurohman's body was in the process of evacuating from Bintuni Bay to his hometown in Kebumen, Central Java.

Kodam XVIII/Kasuari are committed to pursuing and arresting the perpetrators. "Kodam XVIII/Kasuari are committed to pursuing and arresting the shooters," he said.