JAYAPURA - The Commander of the Joint Command for the Defense Region (Kogabwilhan) III, Lieutenant General TNI Lucky Avianto, handed over the body of pilot Nicholas F. Goselin to the Bishop of Jayapura, Yanuarius Theofilus Matopai You, representing PT AMA at the Lanud Silas Papare Ops Base, Sentani, Jayapura Regency.
The handover of the remains of the United States pilot who died after being shot by the KKB in Balinggama, Sobaham District, Yahukimo Regency, Papua Mountains, Thursday (2/7), was witnessed by a number of military officials.
The body of pilot Nicholas was evacuated by Koops TNI Habema personnel from the crime scene in Balinggamapada Friday and flown to Timika, then continued to Jayapura.
Pangkogabwilhan III, Lieutenant General TNI Lucky Avianto, said that with the handover of the body of pilot Nicholas to the AMA, the evacuation process was declared complete.
He regretted the incident that took the life of the pilot of a Pilatus aircraft that was serving the people in remote areas of Papua.
"We have witnessed the release of the KKB led by Elkius Kobak who claimed responsibility for the attack on the pilot who was carrying out humanitarian duties to serve the community," said Lucky as reported by ANTARA, Friday, July 3.
According to him, all TNI soldiers on duty will carry out their duties to guard and secure Papua.
"The TNI will continue to maintain security in Papua so that it remains safe," he said.
The Bishop of Jayapura, Yanuarius Theofilus Matopai You, who also serves as the President Commissioner of PT AMA, said that AMA, which has a humanitarian mission, has never brought TNI, Polri and KKB personnel, as circulated on social media.
AMA contributes to improving civilization and human development in the interior of Papua because of its pure humanitarian mission so that in the service of the aircraft never carries TNI and Polri personnel.
"Our mission is a noble mission for the proclamation of the Gospel so that we always maintain neutrality," said Bishop You.
The body of pilot Nicholas was immediately taken to the AMA hangar for joint worship and then taken to Bhayangkara Hospital, Jayapura.
Currently, the team of doctors at Bhayangkara Hospital is still conducting an autopsy on Nicholas' body.
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