Jayapura, Jubi – An attack resulting in the tragic death of a Marine soldier occurred in Kampung Baru, Dekai District, Yahukimo Regency, Mountainous Papua Province on Monday, August 21, 2023. The attack, allegedly done by the West Papua National Liberation Army (TPNPB), targeted the Border Security Task Force Post of Yon 7 Marines.
The assault led to the death of First Pvt. Agung Pramudi Laksono (27), who suffered a gunshot wound to the head.
Papua Police chief Insp. Gen. Mathius Fakhiri confirmed that he had received a report from the Yahukimo Police detailing the incident.
“The attack on the Marine post at Kilometer 6 occurred at approximately 11:25 a.m. Papua time,” Fakhiri said on Monday. He further noted that Laksono was pronounced dead while en route to the Dekai Regional General Hospital.
Yahukimo Police investigators are currently conducting an inquiry to identify the group responsible for the attack, according to Fakhiri. In anticipation of potential follow-up actions, Fakhiri disclosed that security forces in Dekai remained on high alert to address any potential security disturbances.” (*)
