Armalite Senpi Model 15 And 415 Ammunition Seized By TNI-Polri From KKB Headquarters In Nduga

Weapons and various evidences were secured from the KKB headquarters in Sagu Lima Kenyam, Nduga Regency, Papua Mountains. (ANTARA/HO)

PAPUA - A joint team of the TNI and Polri secured firearms and 415 ammunition of various caliber from the KKB headquarters located in Sagu Lima Kenyam, Nduga Regency, Papua Mountains. Kasatgas Gakkum Ops Damai Cartenz 2023 Kombes IGG Adhinata admitted that the disclosure of the location of the storage of firearms, ammunition and various telecommunications equipment was based on investigations and information from Yomce Lokbere. Yomce is a member of the KKB who was arrested on Wednesday, April 5, at Batu Boundary, Nduga Regency. He is a member of the KKB tasked with finding logistics, including firearms and ammunition. "After being confirmed, last Saturday, TNI and Polri personnel secured various evidences at the Sagu Lima KKB camp headquarters in Kenyam," explained Era Adhinata. in his statement in Timika, Antara, Monday, April 10. The evidence that was secured were the model 15 armalite long-barreled weapons, an air rifle, GLM and an FN type firearm, one each, 415 rounds of ammunition of various calibers including a caliber of 5.56 as many as 360 grains, five HT Ocoms, laptops, teroping, Canon brand cameras, telescopes and SSB radio. "Currently, various pieces of evidence are being secured at the Mimika Police Headquarters in Timika," explained Era. When asked about the arrest of Yomce Lokbere, who was an employee of Egianus Kogoya, Kombes Era, admitted that members were still investigating the person concerned. From the data he has revealed, Yomce Lokbere has been involved in a number of armed actions in Nduga Regency since 2021. The violence involving Yomce Lokbere in 2021 consists of the burning of the Dollarossa camp and a shootout with the Raider 700 Yonif Task Force in the Mapenduma area. In 2022, June 7, allegedly involved in the shooting of the SAM AIR PK-SMG aircraft at Kenyam airport, and in 2023 it was involved in threats against 15 health center construction workers in Paro on February 5 and the burning of planes and the hostage-taking of Susi Air pilots in Paro District on February 7. "Until now, the TNI and Polri are still looking for the whereabouts of New Zealand national pilot Philip Mark Merthens (37)," explained Kombes Era.

Pilot Philip was held hostage by the KKB led by Egianus Kogoya shortly after the armed group set fire to Susi Air's plane.