SORONG - Member of the Regional Representative Council (DPD) of the RI for the West Papua Daya electoral district, Paul Finsen Mayor, asked the perpetrators of the murder of health workers (nakes) in Tambrauw Regency to immediately surrender to law enforcement officers.
"I appeal to the family of the perpetrators to be cooperative and help hand over the perpetrators to the West Papua Police to expedite the legal process," he said, Sunday, March 22.
According to him, the case is a pure criminal act that must be handled firmly in accordance with applicable laws.
"The perpetrators must be immediately arrested and prosecuted. If they want to surrender, it would be better," he said.
He stated that he was ready to coordinate with the police to pick up the perpetrator if there was good faith to surrender, and to ensure that the handling process was carried out professionally.
In addition, he assessed the performance of the West Papua Police in handling the case should be appreciated, especially the efforts to pursue the perpetrators.
He also conveyed support for the leadership of the West Papua Police Chief who was considered to prioritize a humanistic approach in maintaining security in Papua.
"I support the police's steps in uncovering this case and arresting the perpetrator," he said.
Until now, the police are still pursuing a number of suspected perpetrators, so he has not been able to provide more detailed statements because the investigation is still ongoing.
As a regional representative institution, he will continue to carry out oversight and monitoring functions for handling the case so that it is transparent and provides a sense of justice for the community.
He hopes that this case can be revealed soon so that the security situation in the Tambrauw area is conducive again.
Previously, an incident of an attack on four health workers by unidentified people (OTK) in Jokbu Village, Bamusbama District, Tambrauw Regency, South West Papua Province, Monday (16/3/2026) at around 11.37 WIT which killed two victims.
In addition, the West Papua Police have also secured 12 suspected perpetrators, each consisting of TY (28), LY (57), SY (19), AY (44) Head of Banfot Village, MY (29) Head of Bamusbama Village, and BY, AY, TY, WY (49) Civil Servants. PY (49), YJ.
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