After Morume Keya, Police Detain 24 Suspects Of The Yahukimo Papua Riot

Head of the Public Relations Division of the National Police Public Relations Division, Kombes Ahmad Ramadhan (Photo via ANTARA)

JAKARTA - The National Police said they had detained 24 suspects in inter-tribal clashes in Yahukimo, Papua. One of the suspects is the main perpetrator.

"24 suspects have been detained," said the Head of the Public Relations Division of the National Police's Public Relations Division, Kombes Ahmad Ramadhan, to reporters, Monday, October 11.

Originally, the main perpetrators of the riots had already been arrested. He was Morume Keya Busup who joined the attack on the Yali Tribe.

In addition, Ramadhan also said that the Papuan Police would continue to carry out a series of security activities. The goal is to prevent further clashes.

"The Yahukimo Police and the Papuan Police continue to carry out security activities to ensure the situation and conditions in the Yahukimo area and its surroundings," said Ramadhan.

On the other hand, Ramadan ensures that the current conditions are conducive. However, the team from the Yahukimo Police and the Tinombala Task Force were still on guard.

"Currently, the situation and conditions there are safe and under control. We continue to carry out routine activities such as patrols with the aim of ensuring that the security and security situation is under control," said Ramadhan.

For information, clashes between the two tribes caused 41 people to be injured. In fact, six people died.

The incident was allegedly triggered by mixed reports about the reason for the death of former Yahukimo Regent Abock Busup while on duty to Jakarta. Meanwhile, Abock himself was found unconscious in a room at the Grand Mercure Hotel, Central Jakarta.

The police confirmed that there were no signs of violence or drugs. Abock was finally taken to the Meilia Cibubur Hospital at around 11.00 WIB and his life could not be saved.