Jakarta –
TNI officers raided the headquarters of an armed criminal group (KKB) led by Egianus Kogoya in Nduga Regency, Papua Mountains. Three KKB members were reported killed in the operation.
Pangdam XVII/Cenderawasih Major General Izak Pangemanan confirmed the report. He said this operation was the aftermath of the killing of 3 civilians on August 16, 2023.
“Yesterday’s operations were the result of the killing of three civilians by the KKB in Batas Batu,” said Major General Izak Pangemanan when confirmed by reporters, reported by reporters. detikSulselSunday (3/9/2023).
Izak revealed that the raid on the KKB headquarters was carried out on Friday (1/9) in Aluguru Village, Krepkuri District, Nduga Regency. The TNI also secured a number of pieces of evidence.
“From this operation the joint team also managed to secure a number of pieces of evidence such as weapons, ammunition, equipment, and documents indicating TPNPB-OPM activities,” he said.
There was gunfire between the TNI and KKB led by Egianus Kogoya. In the gun battle, three members of the KKB, Army Tabuni, Gan Gwijangge, and one other person who has not been identified were killed.
“Firefire occurred, resulting in the death of three of Egianus Kogoya’s men,” he explained.
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(rdp/imk)
2023-09-03 06:41:29
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