Police 24 KKB Networks In Papua, 1,438 Members, And 361 Firearms

, 24 Nov 2024

By ridwan@insightinnews.com The Chief of the Indonesian National Police, General Listyo Sigit Prabowo, has reported the existence of 24 armed criminal group networks (KKB) in Papua, with an estimated total membership of 1,438 individuals. These groups are also armed with firearms. "We report that there are currently 24 KKB networks with a total strength of 1,438 members, and they possess 361 firearms distributed across 14 districts, particularly in mountainous regions," stated Sigit during a meeting of Commission III of the Indonesian House of Representatives in Jakarta on Monday, November 11, 2024. According to the data presented by Sigit, the areas most vulnerable to KKB activities in Papua include Intan Jaya, Yahukimo, Pegubin, Nduga, Puncak, Puncak Jaya, Lanny Jaya, Paniai, Maybrat, and Mimika. He expressed concern that this situation contributes to Papua being a region of high risk, especially in the lead-up to local elections. "This certainly poses significant risks, particularly during the upcoming elections, which is why we are giving it special attention," he remarked. Furthermore, he provided statistics on KKB disturbances from the beginning of 2024 to the present. There have been 217 incidents recorded, resulting in 104 victims, including 56 fatalities and 48 injuries. "The data on KKB disturbances in 2024 shows 217 incidents and 104 victims," he revealed. Additionally, Sigit disclosed that there are KKB groups that operate politically, having conducted at least 205 actions to date. "They have carried out 205 actions, involving four groups, including KNPB, ULMWP, GRPWP, and others," Sigit noted. The four-star general further explained that these politically active KKB groups frequently raise issues related to marginalization and discrimination, the history of integration and political status, human rights violations, and the failures of development in Papua. "This is part of their efforts to continue advocating for independence in the region. It certainly presents a challenge for us regarding programs aimed at improving the welfare of the Papuan people," Sigit said.

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