Sentani, Jubi – In a mediation held by the Jayapura Regency Administation and the Grimenawa Indigenous Council in Kwansu Village, Commander Col. Inf. Hendry Widodo of 1701 Jayapura Military District confirmed the legal proceedings of the soldiers involved in Daud Bano’s fatal stabbing. Hendry expressed apologies to Daud Bano’s family for the incident.
A conflict arose following the death of Daud Bano, a resident of Kwansu Village, who was stabbed by an Indonesian Military (TNI) soldier in Karya Bumi Village on January 1, 2024. As a result, around 958 out of 1,329 residents fled to three villages in Nimbokrang District.
The Karya Bumi Village itself is a transmigration settlement established in the Besum area of Namblong District in 1976.
Daud Bano’s family requested legal proceedings and dismissal of the assailant. Col. Inf. Hendry Widodo confirmed the detainment and investigation of the perpetrator, First Sgt. A, at Pomdam XVII/Cenderawasih.
Hendry asked the public to be patient, acknowledging the time-consuming legal process and assured transparency throughout. He extended heartfelt apologies to Daud Bano’s family.
Zadrak Wamebu, the Chairman of the Grimenawa Indigenous Council, insisted on severe punishment and dismissal of the TNI member as per legal mechanisms. Additionally, he urged coordination between the Acting Regent of Jayapura and TNI authorities to provide educational aid for the victim’s children, emphasizing its significance for their future.
Wamebu highlighted that such aid would solidify the TNI’s role as protectors of the people, fostering love and respect within the Grimenawa Indigenous area. (*)
