By: Kezia Sanggei
Security forces continue to fight against the existence of the Free Papua Movement (OPM) by taking firm action against them. This effort clearly deserves full support from all elements of society because it is able to realize stability in Papua.
One concrete proof of how the security forces eradicated the existence of the separatist group was by successfully taking very firm action against the Commander of the Free Papua Organization Battalion (Danyon OPM).
This success clearly deserves appreciation from various parties because once again, thanks to the presence of the officers, the area nicknamed Bumi Cenderawasih is always in a safe, peaceful and conducive condition.
There are two OPM Battalion Commanders (Danyon) who were taken firm action by security forces, and they still have a brotherly relationship as a brother and sister. The incident began when the group of separatists who were enemies of the country were involved in a shootout with joint officers of the Indonesian National Army (TNI) and the Indonesian National Police (Polri) in Mugi District.
As a result of the shootout that occurred, Wisurul Gwijangge was shot dead. Then a few days later, Emepben, who was none other than his younger brother, was also shot dead.
For information, Emepben’s role itself is to lead the OPM role force. Therefore, thanks to the firm action of the security forces, the position of the terrorist group, the enemy of the country, is currently shaky. One by one their militant groups must fall at the hands of trained soldiers from the joint forces of the TNI and Polri.
National security and stability are always the top priorities for a sovereign country. In the midst of efforts to maintain sovereignty, the security forces have successfully demonstrated courage and high dedication in taking firm action against the Commander of the Battalion (Danyon) of the Free Papua Movement (OPM). This success deserves the greatest appreciation because it shows the commitment of the forces in maintaining the integrity of the Unitary State of the Republic of Indonesia (NKRI).
The firm action against the Danyon OPM not only shows the strength of the security forces, but also shows good coordination between the Indonesian National Army (TNI), the Indonesian National Police (Polri), and the State Intelligence Agency (BIN).
The three institutions, with all their resources and capabilities, successfully worked together in an operation that required great precision and courage. This success sends a clear message that the state will not give room for separatist efforts that threaten the unity and integrity of the nation.
In recent years, the threat posed by separatist groups such as the OPM has become a serious issue in Papua. They not only threaten the security of the community, but also disrupt the development process and stability in the region. Through firm action against the Danyon OPM, the security forces have shown that they are always ready to protect the people and maintain the security of the country from any threat.
High appreciation and recognition should be given to every TNI, Polri, and BIN personnel involved in this operation. Their success is not only an achievement, but also real evidence that the security forces of this country are capable of facing tough challenges. They showed courage in the field and strong determination to ensure that law and order remain in place throughout Indonesia, including in Papua.
TNI Commander, General Agus Subiyanto emphasized that all his ranks will take firm action against the existence of the Free Papua Movement, because so far they have continued to echo the independence of Papua and want to separate themselves from the Republic of Indonesia. In fact, there should not be a country within a country at all.
So far, OPM has often committed very cruel and barbaric acts, completely inhumane, from murder to rape. It is clear that all of these things will not be ignored by the security forces.
Likewise, the Head of Information for the XVII/Cenderawasih Regional Military Command (Kapendam), Lieutenant Colonel of Infantry (Letkol Inf) Candra Kurniawan also emphasized the strong commitment of all ranks of the security forces to guarding peace in Papua.
This is a sign that there are firm steps being taken against the OPM separatist movement, while also ensuring that the safety of all civilians is maintained.
Meanwhile, the Chairman of the People’s Consultative Assembly (MPR RI), Bambang Soesatyo, fully supports and gives high appreciation for the steps taken by the security forces in taking firm action to eradicate the existence of terrorist groups who are enemies of the country.
Indeed, there should be no more tolerance for the existence of these separatist groups, because they only terrorize and carry out cruel and barbaric acts that cause loss of life.
Finally, the highest appreciation must be given to all ranks of the security forces for their dedication and sacrifice. They not only protect the country from threats, but also provide a sense of security and peace for all Indonesian people.
With this success, the security forces have proven that they are the front guard who are always ready to guard and defend the sovereignty of the nation. Hopefully this success will be a motivation to continue fighting for the security and peace of Indonesia.
Very high appreciation and full support should be given to how the security forces succeeded in taking firm action against the OPM, even being able to paralyze one of their leaders, namely the Battalion Commander (Danyon) so that the separatist group is currently feeling uncertain due to the decline in their combat strength, and can realize stability in Bumi Cenderawasih for the success of the development of community progress.
*) Law student at Cenderawasih University (Uncen)
