KKB Leader In Dokoge-Paniai Area Arrested

KKB leaders in Papua were arrested (Photo: Special)

PAPUA - The Cartenz Peace Task Force arrested Peni Pekei alias Petrus Pekei, who is the leader of the Armed Criminal Group (KKB) of the Dokoge-Paniai area. The arrest took place in the East Paniai District, Paniai Regency, Papua.

"The Cartenz-2024 Peace Operations Task Force together with the Dogiyai Police have succeeded in arresting the leadership of the KKB in the Dokoge-Paniai area, Peni Pekei alias Petrus Pekei," said Head of Cartenz Peace Operations, Kombes Faizal Ramadhani in his statement, Saturday, May 18.

Peni Pekei alias Petrus Pekei, who is also the Commander of General Operations at the Dokoge Headquarters, took place on Friday, May 17.

The basis for the arrest of Petrus Pekei is the Police Report Number LP/01/K/II/2015/PAPUA/RES PANIAI dated February 1, 2015. Then, he is also a Buroman who is included in the People's Wanted List (DPO) Number: DPO/36/XI/2016/DITRESKRIMUM.

"Petrus Pekei was arrested in connection with the criminal act of extortion, threats, violent theft, and possession of illegal firearms he committed on January 31, 2015 in Witai Village, Yatamo-Paniai District, with the victim Nicolas Worabay," he said.

In addition, the Head of the Cartenz Peace Operations Public Relations Task Force, AKBP Bayu Suseno, said the arrests were made when Petrus Pekei was on his way from Nabire Regency to Paniai Regency.

"Approximately three hours after monitoring, personnel managed to secure the perpetrators at the Pugo incline, Madi Village, East Paniai District, Paniai Regency," he said.

Currently, Petrus Pekei has been taken to Nabire Regency for further investigation at the Nabire Police Headquarters. This examination aims to explore Petrus' involvement in the KKB network.

"We will continue to carry out law enforcement efforts against KKB in Papua in order to create a conducive security and social security situation in Papua," said Bayu.