2 Police Members Killed By KKB Aibon Kogoya In Paniai

New Zealand national Susi Air Pilot Philip Mark Merthens (blue jacket) was held hostage by KKB (ANTARA)

JAKARTA - Two members of the National Police were shot dead in the District of Baya Biru, Paniai Regency, Papua. The perpetrator is suspected of being an armed criminal group (KKB) led by Aibon Kogoya. "Two of our members, Bripda Arnaldobert and Bripda Sandi Defrit, died on duty," said Head of Public Relations of the Papua Police Kombes Ignatius Benny Ady Prabowo to reporters, Wednesday, March 20. The attack began when the two police officers who were members of the Ndeotadi 99 Police Post were in charge of securing Helipad 99, on Wednesday, March 20, at around 08.00 WIT. However, suddenly there were several gunshots. Bripda Arnaldobert and Bripda Sandi Defrit were shot. The trial was given. Unfortunately, the two members of the Police could not be saved. "From the east there were several shots that caused us to lose two personnel and the theft of 2 AK-47 senpi," he said. "It is suspected that the perpetrators were part of KKB Aibon Kogoya," continued Benny. In addition, Paniai Police Chief, AKBP Abdus Syukur Fehani stated that his party had carried out investigation steps. Sweeping around the scene of the incident has also been carried out.

Strict action will be taken against the perpetrators or groups responsible for the attack. "We will pursue the perpetrators or groups responsible for this action. They will be processed in accordance with applicable law. We are also increasing security at all points in Paniai Regency to avoid unwanted things," said Abdus.