The Governor Of Papua Is Being Deported Because Of A Taxi Driver Entering The Rat Road To Papua New Guinea

Papua Governor Lukas Enembe is deported for taking a motorcycle taxi through the rat road to Papua New Guinea (PHOTO via ANTARA)

JAYAPURA - Papua Governor Lukas Enembe was deported because he entered the rat road to Papua New Guinea by riding a motorcycle taxi.

This was confirmed by the Head of the Immigration Division at the Papua Human Rights Ministry of Law and Human Rights Regional Office Novianto Sulastono. Papua Governor Lukas Enembe and his two assistants who entered PNG illegally or without documents.

"It is true that the Governor of Enembe and his two assistants were deported, so the Indonesian Consulate in Vanimo issued a passport-like replacement letter (SPLP)," said Sulastono as quoted by Antara, Friday, April 2.

"Three SPLPs were issued by the Indonesian Consulate in Vanimo, Friday, April 2, respectively on behalf of Lukas Enembe, Hendrik Abidondifu and Ely Wenda," said Sulastono who was accompanied by Jayapura Head of Immigration Office Agus Makabori in Skouw.

The case of Governor Enembe's entry to Vanimo is currently still being investigated by the Jayapura Kanim. "The case is still being investigated by Jayapura Immigration," said Sulastono.

Papua Governor Lukas Enembe previously admitted entering Papua New Guinea via footpath using a motorcycle taxi with the aim of seeking treatment and therapy.

"I know what was wrong because I crossed and entered PNG via a footpath using an ojek," said Enembe.

Enembe admitted that he went to Vanimo, Wednesday, March 31 to get treatment for his illness.

"It is true that I went to Vanimo (31/3) via a footpath using a motorbike taxi for treatment," said Governor Enembe in Jayapura.

He stated that while in Vanimo he sought treatment and therapy due to his illness.

"I was wrong because I entered PNG through traditional roads or footpaths, but it was done because I was forced to seek treatment and therapy due to my illness," he continued.