Four members of the Free Papua Organisation (OPM) are reported to\nhave died following an armed clash with TNI personnel in Central Papua\non Friday (25\/9).<\/p>\n
The incident reportedly began when the TNI Habema Operations Command\nTask Force, through personnel from the 315\/Garuda Infantry Battalion and\nthe Taipur Team, was conducting regional security operations in Kampung\nBalamai Atas, Hitadipa District, Central Papua.<\/p>\n
Commander of TNI Habema, Brigadier General Riyanto, stated that the\nactivity was carried out after receiving information regarding the\npresence of the OPM Kodap VIII\/Intan Jaya armed group, led by Daniel\nAibon Kogoya, in the vicinity.<\/p>\n
\u201cPersonnel then conducted careful checks and monitoring to ensure the\nsituation and prevent threats to the community,\u201d Riyanto said in a\nwritten statement on Friday.<\/p>\n
During the security process, armed contact occurred between the TNI\nHabema Task Force personnel and the armed group.<\/p>\n
He stated that based on preliminary reports from the field, four\nmembers of the group were reported dead.<\/p>\n
\u201cTwo were found near the scene, while two others reportedly fell into\na ravine during the clash,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
From the scene, personnel also secured several items. Initial\nidentification includes one SS2 V1 rifle, one long-barrel firearm with a\nTrijicon sight, 50 rounds of 5.56 mm ammunition, one SS2 V1 magazine,\ncommunication equipment, mobile phones, and various other field\nsupplies.<\/p>\n
He noted that all findings would be secured for further investigation\nin accordance with applicable regulations.<\/p>\n
Riyanto emphasised that every action taken by soldiers in the field\nmust be selective, measured, professional, and in accordance with legal\nprovisions, with public safety as the priority.<\/p>\n
\u201cFirmness against threats and the protection of the community must go\nhand in hand. Every action by soldiers must be measured, selective,\nprofessional, and continue to respect humanitarian values. The ultimate\ngoal is not merely to overcome security disturbances, but to create a\nsafe space so that the community can live their lives in peace,\u201d he\nsaid.<\/p>\n
He urged members of the armed group still in the forests and\nmountains to abandon violence and return to their families and\ncommunities.<\/p>\n
\u201cTo our brothers who are still outside the villages, the path to\nreturn is always open. Return to your families, your community, and your\nhomeland,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
\u201cLet us build Papua together. Bravery is not only when someone is\nable to take up arms, but also when one is brave enough to lay them down\nand choose a better life,\u201d Riyanto added.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/armed-clash-in-central-papua-tni-reports-4-opm-members-killed-1790344459", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }