Gibran urges TNI and Police to maintain security in Yahukimo for President's programmes

Yahukimo, Papua Pegunungan - Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka has urged TNI and Polri personnel to synergise in maintaining security in Yahukimo Regency, Papua Pegunungan, to ensure the smooth execution of President Prabowo Subianto’s priority programmes and their direct benefits to local residents.

During a dialogue with TNI families at Koramil 1715/06 Dekai, Yahukimo, on Tuesday, Vice President Gibran commended the efforts of TNI and Polri in safeguarding the conflict-prone area.

“I request that the TNI and Polri continue their hard work; I truly want the situation to be secure, with no personal interests involved. I only want to implement all of President Father’s priority programmes, and ultimately, it is the people who will benefit,” Gibran stated.

Gibran stressed that his visit to Yahukimo carried no ulterior motives.

The former Mayor of Solo explained that he was simply carrying out President Prabowo Subianto’s directives to ensure priority programmes, such as Free Nutritious Meals (MBG), Free Health Checks (CKG), subsidised housing for the people, and the Red and White Village Cooperatives, reach Yahukimo residents.

However, Gibran emphasised that all government programmes could only operate optimally if the situation in Yahukimo is secured.

“If Yahukimo and its surroundings are ensured to be safe, we can naturally bring President Father’s programmes here: MBG, CKG, people’s housing, cooperatives—there are many programmes that can be promoted in this area,” Gibran said.

During the event, the Vice President also appreciated the security measures provided by TNI and Polri throughout his working visit to Yahukimo.

As is known, Yahukimo Regency is a region prone to security disturbances due to the presence of armed criminal groups (KKB).

The Vice President’s presence in Yahukimo aligns with President Prabowo Subianto’s directives, which emphasise the importance of security stability as the primary foundation for accelerating development and equitably distributing government programmes to remote areas.

Over three hours in Yahukimo, Gibran inspected the implementation of MBG at Yahukimo Christian School, health facilities at Dekai Regional General Hospital, and held a dialogue with TNI families at Koramil 1715/06 Dekai, which serves as the base for Yonif 5 Marines and Taipur/Timsus 303 for securing the Yahukimo area.

On the visit to Yahukimo, Gibran was accompanied by Coordinating Minister for Political, Legal, and Security Affairs Djamari Chaniago, Deputy Minister of Home Affairs Ribka Haluk, Chairman of the Executive Committee for the Acceleration of Special Autonomy Development in Papua Velix Wanggai, and Deputy Governor of Papua Pegunungan Ones Pahabol.