TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Armed group on Wednesday reportedly have taken two soldiers along with a teacher in Enarotali, Paniai District, Papua, as hostages.
The two soldiers that were allegedly taken as hostages are Second Class Sergeant Lery, from Koramil Komopa, and Private Second Class Soleh, from Kostrad 303/Raider posted in Komopa Post.
A civilian also taken hostage is Elda Sanadi, a teacher in Inpres Komopa elementary.
According to a report gathered by Antara, the two soldiers and some civilians were shopping on a speed boat. Then all the sudden a group of armed men approached and taken the two soldiers and a teacher as hostages, while the others were released.
No official statements were released from the security forces until now.
ANTARA