KKB Attacks TNI In Papua, Police Enforcement Of Law Including Efforts To Protect Citizens

National Police Chief General Listyo Sigit Prabowo (Rizky AP/VOI)

JAKARTA - National Police Chief General Listyo Sigit Prabowo stated that law enforcement efforts would be carried out in the aftermath of the Armed Criminal Group (KKB) attack on the Raider 321/Galuh Taruna Infantry Battalion (Yonif) in Papua. Meanwhile, in the attack, a member of the TNI on behalf of Pratu Miftahul Arifin died. "From us to then take steps in the field, especially immediately take law enforcement steps related to the shootings that occurred," Sigit told reporters, Monday, April 17. Apart from taking legal action, the National Police will also secure the community. So, they did not become the target of the group's corruption. "Of course, we also take care of the people around us not to be affected. And at this time these efforts are being carried out," he said. On the other hand, added Sigit, TNI Commander Admiral Yudo Margono deployed additional personnel as a follow-up to the attack. "Yes, of course, at this time the Commander has assigned personnel," said Sigit. For information, the KKB attacked the Raider 321/Galuh Taruna Infantry Battalion, which at that time was tasked with finding the whereabouts of Susi Air pilot, Philips Mark Mertens.

The attack took place in the Mugi-Mam area of Nduga Regency on Saturday, April 15.