12,721 Soldiers Of Kodam XVII/Cenderawasih Were Assigned To The Papuan Police

Kapoksahli Pangdam XVII/Cenderawasih Brigadier General Achmad Fauzi when giving a briefing to members of the TNI-Polri in Nabire, Central Papua regarding the readiness to secure the 2024 General Election. BETWEEN XVII Cenderawasih

A total of 12,721 soldiers are currently being prepared by Kodam XVII/Cenderawasih to be under operational control (BKO) to the Papua Regional Police during the 2024 General Election.

Pangdam XVII/Cenderawasih represented by Kapoksahli Pangdam XVII/Cenderawasih Brigadier General Achmad Fauzi in Nabire, Tuesday admitted that the tens of thousands of soldiers would later assist the Papuan Police in securing the 2024 General Election in Papua.

The number of soldiers on standby includes the assignment unit.

"Kodam XVII/Cenderawasih will work together to secure the implementation of the 2024 General Election," said Brigadier General Achmad Fauzi as quoted by ANTARA, Tuesday, September 19.

With the synergy between the TNI and Polri, it is hoped that it can secure the implementation of the election so that it will take place safely.

Moreover, in some areas in Papua, it is still prone to KKB disturbances.

"In addition, members of the TNI-Polri must also be neutral and there are no facilities used by candidate pairs or parties who are election participants," said Brigadier General Achmad Fauzi.

Kapoksahli Pangdam XVII/Cenderawasih Brigadier General Achmad Fauzi is in Nabire in order to participate in the TNI-Polri election safari accompanying the Papuan Police Chief Inspector General. Pol Mathius Fakhiri and Deputy BIN Papua Region Col. Inf Leo Lajendra.