Military Deserter Behind Deadly Attack in Papua
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20 July 2022 21:53 WIB
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Yotam Bugiangge, a former Indonesian Army member in the 756/MWS Infantry Battalion with the rank of the private second class, reportedly joined the armed criminal group or KKB in Papua.
Led by Egianus Kogoya, the group attacked civilians in Nogoloid Village, Nduga Regency, Papua, a few days ago.
“It is true about the report that a former soldier joins the KKB in attacking civilians, killing 10 people in Nogoloid on Saturday, July 16, 2022,” said Papua Police’s Director for General Crimes Sr. Comr. Faizal Rahmadani, in Jayapura, Papua, Wednesday, July 20.
He explained that based on the investigation of the crime scene and witness statements, it was revealed that Kogoya and Bugiangge were the masterminds of the attack. “Egianus Kogoya and Yotam Bugiangge have joined forces and attacked civilians,” he confirmed.
On Saturday, July 16, Papuan armed groups opened fire and tortured civilians in Nogolait Village, resulting in 10 deaths and causing injuries to two residents.
Before deserting the military, Bugiangge served in Senggi, Keerom Regency, Papua. He abandoned service while on duty on December 17, 2021, carrying an organic military weapon, the Pindad SS1 V1 5.56 mm caliber.
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