JAKARTA - The TNI through Koops Habema managed to cripple the Head of Air Ops Commander of OPM Kodap 18 Ilaga in Pinapa Village, Omukia District, Jeki Murib. Jeki was killed after a shootout with TNI soldiers.
"It's true (the shootout) killed Jeki Murib," said Head of Information Koops TNI Habema Lieutenant Colonel Inf Wirya Arthadiguna as reported by ANTARA, Tuesday, April 28.
Wirya explained that Jeki Murib was responsible for several criminal acts that occurred in Papua, including attacks on airports, communities, and PT Freeport Indonesia employees.
As a result of the series of criminal acts, said Wirya, the existence of Jeki Murib makes the community in the Papua region feel threatened and uneasy.
"The OPM action caused fear and disrupted people's lives, including hindering the wheels of the economy and people's activities," said Wirya.
Therefore, continued Wirya, Koops Habema was present in the community to stop the terror attacks created by Jeki Murib.
He said the action taken by Koops Habema was part of the Military Operation Other than War (OMSP) as regulated in Law Number 3 of 2025, especially Article 7 paragraph (2) Letter B Point 1 and 2 which emphasizes the main task of the TNI to overcome armed separatist movements and to overcome armed rebellion.
"In addition, this step is in line with Presidential Instruction Number 9 of 2020 which emphasizes an integrated approach between security and welfare, with the main priority on community protection and acceleration of development in Papua," he said.
With this action, Wirya hopes that the Papua region can return to being conducive and the community can carry out activities safely.
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