Not Enough Evidence Involved In KKB, 2 Civilians Released By Puncak Police

Head of Public Relations of the Papua Police, Kombes Ignatius Benny Prabowo. (ANTARA/Evarukdijati)

The Puncak Police released two of the three civilians who were handed over by Infantry Battalion 300/Bjw after a shootout occurred in Eromaga Village, Omukia District, Puncak Regency, Central Papua, last February because there was not enough evidence involved.

"It is true from the reports received at that time that three people suspected of being KKB (armed criminal groups) were handed over to the Puncak Police, namely WM, DK and AM," said Head of Public Relations of the Papua Police, Kombes Ignatius Benny Adi Prabowo, quoted by ANTARA, Wednesday, March 27.

However, two of the three civilians, namely DK and AM, were then released because there was not enough evidence involved in the KKB.

Benny said DK, WM and AM were secured in two different locations by Yonif 300/Bjw personnel after a shootout between the TNI and Polri and KKB.

The security forces also confiscated evidence in the form of a Mouzer firearm along with 18 rounds of ammunition which is still being secured by Infantry Battalion 300/Bjw personnel.

Regarding WM, continued Benny, when he was handed over his condition was unconscious, he had to be taken to Ilaga Hospital for a medical check. However, WM finally died.

WM is a member of the KKB and is on the wanted list (DPO) for his involvement in a number of attacks, including workers for the construction project of the Omukiapada Health Center in October 2023 and is also involved in the burning case of SMA Negeri 1 Ilaga.

"Meanwhile, DK and AM, who had been detained for two days at the Puncak Police for questioning, had been released and handed over to their families," explained Kombes Benny.