YAHUKIMO, REPORTASEPAPUA – After KKB shot the Wings Air plane a few days ago (17/2) in Yahukimo, TNI officers intensified security activities in the area where the plane was shot. This was done because the KKB’s actions had an impact on people’s lives, starting from disrupting transportation between regions, hampering the distribution of basic necessities for the community, as well as affecting people’s daily lives.
Therefore, today Thursday (22/2) people report to the TNI that they saw armed people (KKB) approaching the airport. Then the TNI from the 7th Marine Infantry Battalion Task Force responded by visiting the location in question and saw armed people approaching the airport.
After seeing the armed group, Soldiers from the 7th Marine Infantry Battalion Task Force ambushed them, resulting in a firefight, taking place in Dekai District, Yahukimo Regency, Papua Mountains Province (22/2/2024) at 00.05 pm on Thursday.
This was conveyed by Kapendam XVII/Cenderawasih Lieutenant Colonel Inf Candra Kurniawan, S.E., M.M., in his statement.
“As a result of this firefight, KKB members was successfully detained, including 2 members who were arrested, 1 members was found shot dead and the rest fled,” said Kapendam.
“The KKB group often carries out terror and shootings at the public and security forces, even the mobility of airplanes, disrupting people’s daily lives. Therefore, the community has the courage to report to the security forces, so that the TNI officers respond quickly to public reports,” added Chandra.
Kapendam further explained that currently the Marine Battalion 7th Task Force is on alert to anticipate security disturbances, as well as coordinating with the National Police to take further legal action against KKB who have been arrested, as well as those who have escaped.
