Peak KKB Members Arrested In Sentani

Head of the Cartenz Peace Task Force, Brigadier General Faizal Rahmadani. (ANTARA/HO-Satgas Damai Cartenz)

JAYAPURA - Head of the Cartenz Peace Task Force Brigadier General Faizal Rahmadani said a member of the Puncak KKB, Central Papua, was arrested in Sentani, Jayapura Regency.

Yantis Murib alias Nosin Murib, who is included in the wanted list (DPO) is a member of the KKB from a group led by Jeki Murib alias Papuanus alias Kasuari.

"Yantis Murib, whose address is Pinggil Village/Eronggobak, Puncak Regency, was involved in various acts of violence," said Brigadier General Faizal Ramadhani in Jayapura, Friday night.

Brigadier General Faizal Ramadhani said that from the results of the investigation, Yantis Murib was involved in the shooting of civilians in Ilaga in 2024, which resulted in a victim named Suherman being injured in the leg.

"Yantis Murib acted as the motorcyclist and revolver in the shooting in Ilaga," he said, quoted by ANTARA, Friday, January 31.

Head of the Cartenz Peace Task Force Headquarters invites the public to create peace in Papua by helping maintain security and order and immediately reporting any potential security disturbances to the authorities.

"Let's keep Papua's land peaceful and make sure the perpetrators caught can be held accountable for their actions before the law," he said.