Pangdam XVII/Cenderawasih Major General Izak Pangemanan stated that he did not recommend flights to Bilorai Airport, Sugapa, Intan Jaya Regency, Central Papua, to anticipate the shooting carried out by the Armed Criminal Group (KKB).

"With the threat made by the KKB, it is because it does not recommend flights to Sugapa to be safe," said Pangdam XVII/Cenderawasih Major General Izak Pangemanan as quoted by ANTARA, Tuesday, January 23.

He said the TNI-Polri would immediately resolve the issue, so that the area was safe again and flights could return to normal.

"If it is safe in the Sugapa area, then flights can return to normal," said Izak Pangemanan.

Earlier Friday (19/1) the KKB attacked the post which resulted in the death of a Brimob member, besides that a resident was also a victim of the shooting.

The KKB also burned down residents' houses in Sugapa, causing around 270 people to flee to the TNI Yonif 330/TD post.

Three KKB members were reportedly shot injured during a gun battle that occurred on Sunday (21/1), namely Oni Kobagau, Belau Network, and Agusti.


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