JAYAPURA - A member of the Armed Criminal Group (KKB) died in a gun battle that took place around the Trikora field, Ilaga District, Puncak Regency, Papua.
The head of the Cartenz Damai Ops Public Relations Task Force Kombes Ahmad Musthofa Kamal said the gunfight occurred when the Cartenz 2022 Damai Ops Task Force personnel were on patrol around the Trikora field.
"Yes, it is true that there is one member of the Armed Criminal Group (KKB) who is an MD, namely An. Lerinus Murib (a member of the KKB led by Bumunggur and Titus Murib)," said Kombes Kamal in a written statement, Monday, May 30.
A member of the KKB named Lerinus Murib who was paralyzed in a gun battle last week was involved in a number of violent acts.
On April 8, 2021, the perpetrators were involved in the burning of 3 schools in Julukoma Village, Boega District, Puncak Regency. On June 4, 2021, he was involved in a heinous murder in Niporolome Village, Puncak Regency, which resulted in the death of 5 residents.
KKB member Lerinus Murib was also involved in a shootout with members of the TNI Battalion R 408/SBH in Gome District, Puncak Regency, on January 27. In this shootout, 3 TNI members were killed, namely Pratu Rahman, Serda Rizal, and Private Baraza.
Furthermore, on March 1, 2022, the perpetrator was involved in the massacre of employees and civilians who were in the Palapa Timur Telematics (PTT) camp, Beoga District, Puncak Regency, which resulted in 8 deaths.
Meanwhile, on April 22, 2022, the perpetrators were involved in the burning of the office and assets of PT. Martha Tunggal Teknik (MTT) in Kago Village, Ilaga District, Puncak Regency.
"Based on information from personnel who were at the scene, personnel have confirmed the death of the member of the Armed Criminal Group (KKB) from the results of citizen reports," said Kombes Kamal.
"However, the bodies of the members of the Armed Criminal Group (KKB) have been brought by his colleagues after the gunfight was over and they burned on Friday night," he continued.
Currently, the situation in Ilaga District, Puncak Regency is monitored to be safe and conducive. People still carry out their normal activities as usual.
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