Kapendam: The three people who were shot dead in Puncak Jaya were not civilians but members of the OPM
Papua – Kapendam XVII/Cenderawasih Lieutenant Colonel Inf Candra Kurniawan said the three people who were shot in Puncak Jaya were not civilians but OPM members. According to him, the news that spread that 3 civilians were shot in Puncak Jaya was fake news or a hoax. The three people who were shot were confirmed to be OPM members.
This was explained by Kapendam XVII/Cenderawasih Lieutenant Colonel Inf Candra Kurniawan to media crew in Papua, Wednesday, 17/7/2024.
The Free Papua Organization (OPM) gang in the Puncak Jaya Regency area, Central Papua Province was successfully neutralized by personnel from the Yonif RK 753/AVT Task Force on Tuesday, July 16 2024 at around 19.45 WIT, he said.
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“The action against OPM members began with the detection of one OPM member named Teranus Enumbi and several of his members entering a residential area in Karubate Village, Muara District, carrying firearms,” concluded Lt. Col. Candra.
With a quick response, said Kapendam, security forces from the Yonif RK 753/AVT Task Force took action against the OPM gang.
When they were about to be arrested at a local kiosk or food stall, the OPM gang resisted by firing shots at TNI soldiers.
TNI soldiers then paralyzed and shot the gang, resulting in the deaths of three OPM members. The three have the initials SW (33), YW (41), and DW (36).
During this action, TNI soldiers managed to find a homemade pistol and a Morning Star flag.
“Teranus Enumbi managed to escape,” said Lt. Col. Candra.
Meanwhile, the OPM Teranus Enumbi gang was known to be cruel and sadistic in attacking, shooting and killing civilians and security forces, he said.
Teranus Enumbi is also on the Police’s Wanted List (DPO) regarding the criminal act of attacking security forces in 2018, he explained.
Some of the recent atrocities of the Teranus Enumbi group include;
June 19 2024, attacked and shot motorbike taxi driver An Husen (39).
May 31 2024, attacked and shot civilians Prasetyo (33).
May 30 2024, attacked and shot motorcycle taxi driver an Jainul (44).
March 19 2024, attacked, shot and slashed 2 security officers, Sertu Ismunandar and Serka Salim.
“TNI Polri officers will continue to strive to maintain regional stability by continuing to protect and serve the community. “At the same time, law enforcement continues to be enforced, especially from OPM interference,” concluded Kapendam XVII/Cenderawasih Lt. Col. Chandra.
