TNI Confirms 3 People Of Lekagak Telenggen Terrorist Group Surrendered

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JAKARTA - Kapen Kogabwilhan III Colonel Czi IGN Suristiawa, confirmed the existence of three OPM terrorists with the initials YAW (34), MM (17) and OM (41) from the terrorist group Lekagak Telenggen handed themselves in to the TNI Task Force Yonif 715/Mtl while carrying out security patrols in Kampung Tanah Merah, Papua, Saturday, May 15.

"Right, we've been conducting reconnaissance from the 10th, because it can only be after the 15th, there is a suspect from the group (Lekagak Telenggen, red) conducted an examination. Known, there are 3 people," suristiawa said when confirmed VOI, Sunday, May 16.

In addition to surrendering, the three also handed over weapons in the form of air rifles, machetes, arrows, SS2 munitions and sofgun, some documents and other equipment, such as backpacks, mobile phones, and others.

"There is evidence in the village. There are rifles, flags, there are arrows, and that is conveyed in the data," explained Suristiawa.

Currently, he said, the three terrorists and evidence have been handed over to the Nemangkawi Police Task Force for further examination and processing.

"We submit the legal process, he is already a terrorist so we hand over the police. It's what law enforcement knows, so we're giving it up for more," he explained.

Based on the confessions of these three terrorists who turned themselves in, it is known that they have different tasks.

YAW, who was also involved in the war in Tembagapura in 2017-2019, served as a monitor of the security forces that would enter Tigilobak Village.

MM as a logistics and fund finder from the community, while OM as a companion when YAW and MM carry out their duties.

"Clearly we leave it to the law, which has the authority of the police, we only help catch terrorists who exist today," said Kapen Kogabwilhan III Colonel Czi IGN Suristiawa.