Guarded By Brimob Nusantara, Security At Yalimo Papua Is Conducive Ahead Of PSU

Head of Public Relations of the Papuan Police, Kombes Ahmad Musthofa Kamal/DOK VIA ANTARA

JAYAPURA - The kamtibmas condition in Yalimo Regency is relatively conducive ahead of the regency's re-voting (PSU) on Wednesday, January 26.

From the reports received, it is revealed that various preparations are currently being made, both in terms of security and logistics distribution.

The Head of Public Relations of the Papua Police, Kombes Ahmad Kamal, said that currently as many as 1,500 Polri personnel were on standby, most of which had been deployed to the districts.

The large number of Polri personnel who come from Brimob Nusantara so that the security and security situation in the area is safe, to the counting of votes and the determination of the elected regent and deputy regent candidates.

"The public is also expected not to be influenced by the invitations and rumors circulating and to help maintain security in Yalimo Regency," said Kombes Kamal as quoted by Antara, Monday, January 24.

Papua KPU commissioner Melkianus Kambu separately admitted that the Yalimo PSU would still be held on Wednesday, January 26, followed by two pairs of candidates for regent and deputy regent.

The two candidates participating in the Yalimo PSU are candidate pair number 01, Lakius Peyon-Nahum Mabel and candidate pair 02, Nahor Nekwek-John Wilil.

A total of 90,948 voters will cast their votes in 327 polling stations spread over five districts with 298 villages.