Protest Action Against New Autonomy In Nabire Papua Chaos, 5 Police Injured, Ojek Driver Attacked By Protesters

NABIRE - At least five members of the Nabire Regional Police were injured while securing an action against the new autonomous region (DOB) which led to chaos in Nabire, Papua, Thursday, March 31.

"In addition to the injured police officers, two motorcycle taxi drivers were attacked by demonstrators," said Papuan Police Chief Inspector General Mathius Fakhiri in Jayapura, Thursday, March 31. Suddenly, a demonstrator who was at Karang Market tried to attack the officers. When they were about to be arrested, the demonstrators attacked members of the Nabire Police by throwing stones at members. what happened to the Nabire Police Station," said Fakhiri.

When asked whether any of the protesters were injured, the Papuan Police Chief stated that so far there have been no reports of any injured protesters.

​From the reports received, it was noted that eight demonstrators were detained and examined by investigators at the Nabire Police Headquarters. The eight demonstrators who were arrested were MK, YG, SK, YD, NG, YK, YG, and AG. Public Order and Security (Kamtibmas) in Nabire has gradually become conducive, but members are still on standby.