Having Rusuh As A Result Of The Issue Of Kidnapping Children, Citizen Activities In Wamena Papua Now Are Normal

The arson was carried out by the masses in Wamena, Jayawijaya Regency, Papua Mountains Province, Thursday (23/2). (ANTARA/HO/PersonalDocuments)

WAMENA - Acting Papua Regional Secretary for the Sumule Tumbo Mountains admitted that currently community activities in Wamena were gradually normal after the riots that were triggered by the issue of child kidnapping. "Currently the situation has returned to normal and people are active as usual, including the state civil apparatus (ASN)," said the acting Papua Regional Secretary for the Sumule Tumbo Mountains to Antara in Timika, Friday, February 24. He hopes that the conducive situation can be maintained and that the community will not be easily influenced by issues that are deliberately raised by irresponsible persons. "Let's work together to maintain security and comfort in this area," said Sumule, who is currently in Wamena, the capital of Jayawijaya Regency and Papua Mountains Province. Meanwhile, the Head of Public Relations of the Papua Police, Kombes Benny Adi Prabowo, separately admitted that, from the reports received, the riots began at around 12.30 WIT, when the grocery seller's car was stopped by residents in Sinakma, for allegedly kidnapping children. Receiving the report, members led by the Jayawijaya Police Chief went straight to the TKP and tried to resolve the case by bringing the alleged perpetrator to the Police. However, said Kombes Benny, suddenly someone shouted and attacked the members, so they asked for strengthening from Wamena and the masses became more anarchic, so they were fired warning shots. It said, as a result of the incident it was reported that nine civilians died, including the one who was shot and six who were injured. In addition, eight shophouses were reportedly burned by the crowd. "The joint military-police apparatus continues to be on standby to anticipate security disturbances," he said.