3 civilians killed in Yahukimo, TNI hunts OPM group
Two victims have been evacuated, while joint security forces continue searching for a third victim in Seradala District.
Three civilians were killed in an attack believed carried out by members of the Organisasi Papua Merdeka near Jalan Trans Papua, Seradala District, Yahukimo Regency, Papua Pegunungan. TNI forces are now pursuing the attackers while strengthening security in the area. According to Koops TNI Habema and Kodam XVII/Cenderawasih, the two victims already evacuated were husband and wife Kumis Kogoya and Seli Wenda. One other victim, a woman from the Unaukam Tribe, is still being searched for and evacuated. TNI said the group suspected in the attack was OPM led by Kopitua Heluka, also identified as Danops Kodap Yahukimo. Joint officers are still examining the chronology of the incident while hunting for the perpetrators.