OPM Member Epson Narigi Immediately Undergoes Trial

The suspect, who is a member of the OPM Epson Narigi, was handed over to the prosecutor at the Wamena District Attorney's Office, Jayawijaya Regency, Papua Mountains for further processing. (ANTARA/HO/Satgas Damai Cartenz)

The Nduga Police through the Criminal Investigation Unit have handed over the suspect in the supplier of firearms and ammunition to OPM Epson Nirigi, after the files were deemed complete by the Wamena District Attorney, Jayawijaya Regency, Papua Mountains.

Reported by ANTARA, Wednesday, May 8, the Head of the Cartenz Damai Ops Task Force (Kasatgas) Kombes Faizal Rahmadani explained that the suspect Epson Nirigi was a member of the OPM from Kodap III Ndugama who was involved in a number of criminal acts until the police and DPO reports were issued from the Nduga Police.

Epson was arrested on February 22, 2024 at the Lavela In Hotel, Kalimutu Street, Mimika City, following a vote recapitulation meeting in Jita District, Mimika Regency, Central Papua.

The role of Epson Nirigi is the supplier of ammunition and weapons to the OPM which was revealed in the statement of the former Head of the Kenyam District, Musianus Mijile, who admitted that he handed over Rp. 30 million to buy ammunition which would later be given to Egianus Kogoya.

"This information was strengthened by other OPM members, namely Yomse Lokbere, and both of them are currently serving their sentences," said Kombes Faizal.