The Armed Criminal Group's Terror In Papua Gets More Violent, Shootouts And Burning Buildings

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JAKARTA - The actions of the Armed Criminal Group (KKB) are getting crazier. They spread terror in Papua in various ways. Starting from attacking to burning.

The KKB, which was suspected to be the leader of Lamek Tablo, also acted. They attacked security forces in Kiwirok, Gunung Bintang Regency, Papua, on Monday, September 13.

In fact, there was a gun battle between the KKB and members of the National Armed Force (TNI). Where exchanged fire for four hours.

The shootout occurred when members received a report and saw KKB passing around Kiwirok. So try to intercept until there is gunfire.

As a result of the gunfight, Prada Ansar who was a member of the Pamtas (border security) Task Force from Infantry Battalion 403/WP was injured. He is said to have injured his right arm.

The commander of Military District Commander (Kodim) 1715 Yahukimo Lt. Col. Inf. Christian Irreuw said that he could not confirm the cause of Prada Ansar's injuries. Possibility of being hit by a rebound shot.

"It has not been ascertained whether the wound was caused by splinters or other reasons", Christian said, Monday, September 13.

With the wound, Prada Ansar was immediately taken to Oksibil or Jayapura for treatment. However, the condition is not worrying.

"But certainly his condition is stable", said Christian.

Not only gunfights, but KKB's acts of terror are also getting out of control. This is because they damaged and burned a number of public facilities in Kiwirok.

In fact, the KKB also burned down residents' houses. Luckily, the residents have been secured at the TNI and National Police (Polri) posts in Kiwirok.

KKB's crazy action is allegedly related to the arrest of two of their members. Where, both were arrested while carrying five firearms from PNG, last Wednesday, September 2.

Therefore, said Christian, TNI members will continue to guard after the KKB wild action. All personnel were asked to increase vigilance.

"I have asked all TNI personnel, especially those on duty at the RI-PNG border to increase their preparedness", said Lt. Col. Inf. Christian Irreuw.

The KKB led by Lamek Tablo is suspected of setting fire to a number of public facilities and houses in Kiwirok, Monday (ANTARA/HO-third party)