Deiyai, Central Papua – Personnel from the Task Force Operation Peace Cartenz 2025 alongside the Criminal Investigation Unit (Sat Reskrim) of the Deiyai Police swiftly responded to reports of an assault in Tigi District, Deiyai Regency, on Monday (18/8/2025) at approximately 11:53 a.m. local time. The incident left two civilians as victims, one of whom died.
At 11:53 a.m., officers from Sat Reskrim, led by the Head of Criminal Investigation at Deiyai Police, Second Inspector Muhammad Dito Anugerah, S.Tr.K., M.H., discovered Agus Hariono (46) lying unconscious in the bushes behind the BPJS office in Waghete, Tigi District. The victim was immediately evacuated to Waghete General Hospital for medical treatment and remains in critical condition.
Shortly afterward, authorities received reports of another assault in Waghete II, Tigi District, where the victim, identified as La Kafi, had already been taken to the hospital. Upon examination, he was pronounced dead.
Preliminary investigations suggest that the perpetrators are linked to the Armed Criminal Group (KKB) Nokai Deiyai, Kodap XXXI, led by Commander Jhon Badii under the TPNPB Goliat Tabuni structure. Officers are still gathering witness testimonies and deepening the investigation at the scene.
Head of Task Force Operation Peace Cartenz 2025, Brigadier General of Police Dr. Faizal Ramadhani, S.Sos., S.I.K., M.H., accompanied by Deputy Head, Chief Commissioner Adarma Sinaga, S.I.K., M.Hum., emphasized that security forces would thoroughly investigate and take firm action against the assailants terrorizing the community.
“We have deployed a team to uncover and arrest the perpetrators. Authorities will not tolerate such brutal acts resulting in loss of life,” stated Brig. Gen. Faizal.
He also assured that the investigation is ongoing and that public safety remains the top priority.
Meanwhile, Head of Public Relations for Task Force Operation Peace Cartenz 2025, Chief Commissioner Yusuf Sutejo, S.I.K., M.T., urged the public to remain calm and vigilant while seeking community support to help expose the perpetrators.
“We call on all Deiyai residents to stay calm and work together to maintain public order. If you have any information regarding armed groups, immediately report it to security forces,” he stressed.
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