Order To Pursue KKB Papua, National Police Chief Sigit: The State Cannot Lose

National Police Chief General Listyo Sigit Prabowo (Photo: Indonesian Police Public Relations)

JAKARTA - National Police Chief General Listyo Sigit Prabowo emphasized that the state will not be inferior to the Papua Armed Criminal Group (KKB), which continues to carry out acts of terror against the people.

Sigit ordered the entire Nemangkawi Task Force not to be afraid to pursue the armed criminal group.

"Therefore, I instruct all members of the task force to continue pursuing the KKB in Papua, continue to fight, the country must not lose," said Sigit at a press conference at Police Headquarters, South Jakarta, Wednesday, April 28.

Sigit emphasized that the Nemangkawi Task Force must continue to fight against the KKB, because it has been unsettling. Moreover, in this case, the KKB never discriminated against it in launching its terror attacks.

"We all know that the victims of the KKB are not only members of the TNI-Polri. But also civilians such as teachers, priests, motorcycle taxi drivers, school children, then damaged school dormitories, also damage to community-owned housing," said Sigit.

Sigit hopes that the TNI-Polri will continue to struggle and take the best steps to completely crush the KKB. According to him, all TNI and Polri leaders will be ready to provide the best support.

"Do the struggle, do the best steps you can do. And we, the leadership of the National Police and all ranks in the Police, are ready to support whatever is needed in order to enforce the law in Papua," said Sigit.

Meanwhile, Sigit gave promotions to three police personnel who were victims in the shootout with the KKB yesterday.

In the shootout of the TNI-Polri and KKB, it was discovered that three police personnel were victims. One of them died. Meanwhile, two of them were injured as a result of being shot.

"Therefore, on this occasion, we as the head of the National Police also gave rewards to the 2 soldiers, namely extraordinary promotions and the opportunity to take part in educational priorities," said Sigit.

Sigit emphasized that after the shootout with the KKB, all ranks, especially the police who were members of the Nemangkawi Task Force, should continue to be enthusiastic about suppressing armed groups.

"On this occasion, of course, I continue to motivate all members who carry out their duties in Papua to continue to be enthusiastic and not be lax with the events that occur," said Sigit.

Sigit also raised the rank of Brimob Bharada I personnel Komang Wira Natha during a shootout with the Papua Armed Criminal Group (KKB), the leader of Lekagak Telenggen.

"Polri has lost back one of our patriots who Kemadin has fought inside. Carrying out KKB eradication activities in Papua. Of course I, as the leader of the Police, would like to express my deep sorrow for the death of one of our best sons," concluded Sigit.