The Damai Cartenz Operation Task Force shot dead four members of the\nArmed Criminal Group (KKB) led by Eden Sawi in Dekai, Yahukimo,\nPapua.<\/p>\n
Head of the Damai Cartenz Task Force Operations, Inspector General\nFaizal Ramadhani, stated that the action was taken by officers after\ndiscovering a planned consolidation of the Eden Sawi Battalion at a\nsafehouse located near the old KPU Office on Miyaro Street, Dekai,\nYahukimo, on Tuesday (1\/9).<\/p>\n
He explained that at approximately 4:35 PM WIT, joint personnel\narrived at the location and were attacked by KKB members from the Eden\nSawi group who were on guard.<\/p>\n
Faizal noted that the team subsequently fired warning shots into the\nair, but these were ignored. Several KKB members fled towards the rear\nof the forest while carrying firearms and continued to fire at the\npersonnel.<\/p>\n
\u201cPersonnel issued warning shots, but the shooting continued.\nConsequently, decisive and measured action was taken,\u201d he said in a\nwritten statement on Wednesday (2\/9).<\/p>\n
During the operation, Faizal stated that four members of the Eden\nSawi Battalion died. The four bodies were evacuated to the Dekai\nRegional General Hospital for examination and further\nidentification.<\/p>\n
\u201cBased on initial identification, three of the four deceased are\nknown by the initials EH alias E, YK alias LY, and M. The identity of\nthe fourth individual is still undergoing the identification process,\u201d\nhe added.<\/p>\n
Following a search, officers also secured several pieces of evidence,\nincluding one improvised long-barreled firearm, 11 rounds of 5.56mm\nammunition, and three mobile phones.<\/p>\n
Furthermore, Faizal stated that six individuals suspected of being\ninvolved with the Eden Sawi Battalion were arrested, identified by the\ninitials BK, PM, DH, NJK, PA, and AS.<\/p>\n
The six individuals and the seized evidence were taken to the\nYahukimo Police Station for interrogation and further investigation\nregarding their identities, activities, roles, and potential links to\nthe armed group.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe six individuals in custody are still being interrogated. We are\nstill investigating their identities, activities, roles, and individual\nconnections. The process is ongoing, and we will not rush to conclude\ntheir status before the investigation is complete,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, Head of Public Relations for the Damai Cartenz Operation,\nCommissioner Yusuf Sutejo, stated that the action is part of law\nenforcement efforts against parties suspected of involvement in several\ncriminal acts in the Yahukimo region.<\/p>\n
One of these involves a wanted person list (DPO) related to the\nalleged murder of Yonathan Arruan and Asri Obet on 30 April 2023 in the\nStatistik area, Dekai District, Yahukimo Regency.<\/p>\n
Additionally, the operation is linked to alleged attacks on\nhealthcare workers and teachers in the Anggruk District, Yahukimo\nRegency, between 21 and 22 March 2025.<\/p>\n
Furthermore, he stated that security measures continue to be\nstrengthened as an anticipatory step against potential further security\ndisturbances. All measures are being taken with due regard for the\nsafety of the public and personnel.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis action is part of law enforcement against armed groups\nsuspected of involvement in several criminal acts that threaten\ncommunity security,\u201d he said.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/gunfight-in-yahukimo-four-kkb-members-led-by-eden-sawi-killed-1788347449", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }