The fate of two health workers (nakes) on duty in Kiwirok, Bintang Mountains Regency, Papua, is still unknown after the burning of the puskesmas and medical staff's house by the KKB led by Lamek Taplo on Monday (14/9).
"It is true that there is a report from the Border Security Task Force Battalion 403/WP who is currently serving in Kiwirok, the whereabouts of the two health workers are unknown," said Dandrem 172/PWY Brigadier General Izak Pangemanan in Jayapura, Tuesday (14/9/2021).
He said the two health workers whose fate was not yet known were male and it was suspected that they had fled towards the hills.
TNI personnel are still conducting searches and hope to be found safe.
He added that three health workers were injured as a result of the KKB in the incident. "Two health workers were hit by arrows and one was beaten and injured," said Brigadier General Pangemanan.
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The three were found when TNI personnel searched for officers and civilians living in Kiwirok.
Currently, 10 health workers, including health center doctors, have secured themselves at the Yonif 403/WP post in Kiwirok. They have not been able to provide information due to the trauma he suffered, including the three people who were recently found.
The KKB led by Lamek Taplo, Monday (13/9), exchanged fire with security forces in Kiwirok, causing one soldier, namely Prada Ansar, to be injured in his right arm, explained Brigadier General Izak Pangemanan.
SOURCE: https://www.voice.com/news/2021/09/14/125459/puskesmas-dibakar-kkb-di-papua-tni-cari-dua-nakes-mengilang
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